Basket receiving device

Abstract

To provide a basket receiving device at a low cost which can be easily and quickly attached and detached and can be compactly stored in a harvesting basket or the like after a mushroom harvesting work or the like is completed.SOLUTION: A basket receiving device 1 has a hooking part 1a which is hooked onto an upper edge part 6f of a lower basket 6b, and a receiving part 1b which extends substantially horizontally from one end of the hooking part 1a toward an inside of the lower basket 6b in a state where the hooking part 1a is hooked to the upper edge part 6f of the lower basket 6b. A retaining part 1c is formed on the upper edge 6f so as to be able to enter into a groove 6g of a handle in a state where the hooking part 1a is hooked to the upper edge part 6f of the lower basket 6b at the end part opposite to the receiving part 1b of the hooking part 1a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a basket support device that is attached to a lower basket to support an upper basket when stacking multiple baskets one above the other. More specifically, the present invention relates to a basket support device that is used for harvesting mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms and maitake mushrooms, or for storing a mushroom bed cultivation bag filled with a mushroom bed inoculated with a mushroom spawn. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, when stacking multiple baskets of this type vertically, shelf members have been screwed to the four sides (inner corners) of the lower basket, or multiple baskets 6a, 6b have simply been stacked alternately as shown in Fig. 12. In Fig. 12, the mesh (openings) on the left and right side surfaces 6c, front and rear side surfaces 6d, and bottom surface 6e of the baskets 6a, 6b have been omitted for ease of viewing. However, when stacking multiple baskets one above the other, if the shelf members are screwed to the four sides (inner corners) of the lower basket, there is a problem that the installation work of the shelf members takes time. In addition, after the mushroom harvesting work is completed, as shown in Figure 7, it is necessary to remove the shelf members by releasing the screws in order to store the multiple baskets 6a, 6b stacked together, but this poses a problem that the removal work of the shelf members takes time. Furthermore, if multiple baskets 6a, 6b are stacked alternately, there is a risk that the upper basket 6a will slip off when transporting the stacked state.

[0003] Recently, a basket holder has been proposed that is inserted between an upper basket and a lower basket in order to stack multiple typical rectangular baskets one on top of the other (see, for example, Patent Document 1, etc.). The basket support device proposed in Patent Document 1 has a length that matches the upper width of the basket to be used, a convex upper surface, and is configured by connecting two support beams, each spaced approximately 2 / 5 of the length of the basket, with both ends connected by a connecting beam whose central height is approximately the same as the lower ends of the support beams (see Claim 1 and Figures 1 to 3 of Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3240828 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the configuration of the basket receiving device proposed in Patent Document 1 is structurally large and inconvenient to handle because it cannot be stored compactly in the harvesting basket after the mushroom harvesting work is completed. In addition, there is also the problem that the large-scale structure is costly.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the conventional technology, and aims to provide a low-cost basket holder that can be attached and removed easily and quickly, and can be stored compactly inside a harvesting basket, etc. after mushroom harvesting work, etc. is completed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the configuration of the basket receiving device according to the present invention is as follows: (1) A basket support device that is attached to a lower basket and used to support an upper basket when stacking multiple baskets vertically, A hook portion that is hooked onto an upper edge portion of the lower basket; a receiving portion extending substantially horizontally from one end of the hook portion toward an inside of the lower basket when the hook portion is hooked to the upper edge portion of the lower basket; The present invention is characterized by comprising:

[0008] The basket holder of the present invention is also used when three or more baskets are stacked vertically. Therefore, in this application, regardless of whether a basket holder is attached or not, the supporting basket is called the "lower basket" and the supported basket is called the "upper basket." When multiple baskets are stacked one on top of the other, at least three basket supports are used for each lower basket.

[0009] The above-mentioned configuration (1) of the basket receiving device of the present invention provides the following operational effects. That is, according to the above configuration (1), the basket holder can be easily and quickly attached to the lower basket by simply hooking the hooking part to the upper edge of the lower basket. Also, the basket holder can be easily and quickly removed from the lower basket by simply releasing the hooking part. Furthermore, according to the configuration of (1) above, since each basket holder has a compact structure, after mushroom harvesting work, etc., is completed, the basket holder can be removed from the upper edge of the lower basket, multiple baskets can be stacked, and the basket holder can be stored compactly inside the top basket, etc. Furthermore, since each basket holder has a compact structure in this way, and it is only necessary to attach these compactly structured basket holders to at least three places on the upper edge of the lower basket, costs can be kept low. Therefore, according to the above configuration (1), it is possible to provide a basket holder at low cost which can be attached and removed easily and quickly, and which can be stored compactly inside a harvesting basket or the like after mushroom harvesting work is completed.

[0010] In the above-mentioned configuration (1) of the basket receiving device of the present invention, it is preferable to adopt the following configurations (2) to (4).

[0011] (2) In the above configuration (1), an anti-slip portion is formed on the end of the hanging portion opposite the receiving portion, which can enter into the groove of the handle of the upper edge portion when the hanging portion is hooked onto the upper edge portion of the lower basket. According to the preferable configuration of (2) above, it is possible to prevent the basket holder from unintentionally coming off the upper edge of the lower basket while the basket holder is in use.

[0012] (3) In the configuration of (1) above, the hanging portion is formed with a slit of a predetermined length for sandwiching a stacking spacer extending downward from the groove of the handle at the upper edge of the lower basket when the basket holder is attached to the lower basket. According to the preferred configuration of (3) above, the basket support device attached to the lower basket can be fixed in the lateral direction, making it possible to realize a basket support device that is resistant to lateral shaking and vibration.

[0013] (4) In any one of the configurations (1) to (3) above, the hook portion has an abutment portion formed at an end on the same side as the receiving portion, the abutment portion extending downwardly and generally perpendicular to the receiving portion. According to the preferred configuration of (4) above, when the basket holder is attached to the upper edge portion of the lower basket, the abutment portion of the basket holder can be abutted against the inner surface of the lower basket, thereby stabilizing the posture of the basket holder. In addition, this abutment portion can also function as a gripping portion when attaching the basket receiving device to the lower basket. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, a basket holder can be provided at low cost which can be easily and quickly attached and removed, and which can be stored compactly inside a harvesting basket or the like after mushroom harvesting work is completed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an oblique view showing the configuration of a basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) is a view from diagonally above the right from the front side, (b) is a view from diagonally above the right from the rear side, and (c) is a view from diagonally below the left from the rear side). [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a six-sided view showing the configuration of a basket holder in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) is a front view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a right side view, (d) is a plan view, (e) is a bottom view, and the back view is omitted as it is symmetrical with the front view). [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an oblique view showing the use of the basket holder in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) shows the basket holder attached to the lower basket, and (b) shows the upper basket stacked on top of the lower basket). [Figure 4] FIG. 4(a) is a plan view showing a state in which a basket receiving device is attached to a lower basket in one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4(b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4(a). [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view ((a) is a first step, and (b) is a second step) for explaining a method of attaching a basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view ((c) is a third step, and (d) is a fourth step) for explaining a method of attaching a basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of baskets are stacked together, and a partially enlarged perspective view thereof. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing three other configurations of the basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing still other two configurations of the basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10]Figure 10 is an oblique view showing another state of use of the basket holder in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) shows the state in which the basket holder is attached to the lower basket, and (b) shows the state in which the upper basket is stacked on top of the lower basket). [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing another mode of the state in which the basket receiving device is attached to the lower basket in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of baskets are simply stacked alternately in the prior art. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] The present invention will be described in more detail below using preferred embodiments. However, the following embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0017] [Configuration of the basket holder] First, the configuration of a basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.

[0018] FIG. 1 is an oblique view showing the configuration of a basket holder in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) is a view from diagonally above the right from the front side, (b) is a view from diagonally above the right from the rear side, and (c) is a view from diagonally below the left from the rear side); FIG. 2 is a six-sided view showing the configuration of the basket holder ((a) is a front view, (b) is a left side view, (c) is a right side view, (d) is a plan view, (e) is a bottom view, and the rear view is omitted as it is symmetrical with the front view); FIG. 3 is an oblique view showing the basket holder in use ((a) is the state where the basket holder is attached to the lower basket, and (b) is the state where the upper basket is stacked on top of the lower basket); FIG. 4(a) is a plan view showing the state where the basket holder is attached to the lower basket; and FIG. 4(b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the portion viewed from the arrow AA of FIG. 4(a).

[0019] As shown in FIG. 3, the basket support 1 of this embodiment is attached to the lower basket 6b and used to support the upper basket 6a when a plurality of baskets 6a, 6b are stacked vertically.

[0020] 3 shows the case where two baskets 6a, 6b are stacked vertically, the basket holder 1 of this embodiment is also used when three or more baskets are stacked vertically. Therefore, in this application, regardless of whether the basket holder 1 is attached or not, the supporting basket is called the "lower basket" and the supported basket is called the "upper basket." In addition, in FIG. 3, four basket receiving devices 1 are used for the lower basket 6b, but as will be described later, it is sufficient to attach them to at least three places (see FIG. 11).

[0021] In addition, in Figure 3, in order to make the drawing easier to see, the mesh (openings) on the left and right side surfaces 6c, front and rear side surfaces 6d, and bottom surface 6e of the baskets 6a, 6b have been omitted (the same applies to Figures 7 and 10 described below). The baskets 6a and 6b are rectangular baskets (square baskets), about the size of an adult's body width, and made of lightweight plastic material. They are formed in an inverted pyramid shape with a smaller bottom area than the top so that they can be stacked. In addition, a handle groove 6g is formed on the upper edge 6f of the baskets 6a and 6b, making it easy to take the stacked baskets 6a and 6b from above. Furthermore, stacking spacers 6h are provided at the four corners of the baskets 6a and 6b, extending downward from the handle groove 6g (see FIG. 4 and FIG. 7 described later).

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the basket holder 1 has a hanging portion 1a that is hooked onto the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b, and a receiving portion 1b that extends approximately horizontally from one end of the hanging portion 1a toward the inside of the lower basket 6b when the hanging portion 1a is hooked onto the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b.

[0023] The configuration of the basket receiving device 1 of this embodiment provides the following operational effects. That is, according to this configuration, the basket holder 1 can be easily and quickly attached to the lower basket 6b simply by hooking the hook portion 1a to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b. Also, the basket holder 1 can be easily and quickly removed from the lower basket 6b simply by releasing the hooking state of the hook portion 1a. Moreover, according to this configuration, since each basket holder 1 has a compact structure, after mushroom harvesting work, etc., is completed, the basket holder 1 can be removed from the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b, and the baskets 6a, 6b can be stacked together, and the basket holder 1 can be stored compactly in the topmost basket, etc. Furthermore, since each basket holder 1 has a compact structure, and it is only necessary to attach these compactly structured basket holders 1 to at least three places on the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b, costs can be kept low. Therefore, with this configuration, it is possible to provide a basket holder at low cost which can be attached and removed easily and quickly, and which can be stored compactly inside a harvesting basket, etc., after mushroom harvesting work, etc., is completed.

[0024] This will be explained in further detail below. In the configuration of the basket holder 1 of this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4, it is preferable that a slip-out prevention portion 1c is formed at the end of the hanging portion 1a opposite the receiving portion 1b, which is capable of entering into the handle groove 6g of the upper edge portion 6f when the hanging portion 1a is hooked to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b. According to such a preferable configuration, it is possible to prevent the basket holder 1 from unintentionally coming off the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b while the basket holder 1 is in use.

[0025] In the configuration of the basket holder 1 of this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, it is preferable that a slit 1d of a predetermined length is formed in the hanging portion 1a to sandwich a stacking spacer 6h extending downward from the handle groove 6g on the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b when the basket holder 1 is attached to the lower basket 6b. According to such a preferable configuration, the basket holder 1 attached to the lower basket 6b can be fixed in the lateral direction, so that a basket holder 1 that is resistant to lateral shaking and vibration can be realized.

[0026] In the configuration of the basket holder 1 of this embodiment, as also shown in Figures 1 to 4, it is preferable that an abutment portion 1e extending downwardly approximately perpendicular to the receiving portion 1b is formed at the end of the hanging portion 1a on the same side as the receiving portion 1b. According to this preferred configuration, when the basket holder 1 is attached to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b, the abutment portion 1e of the basket holder 1 can be abutted against the inner surface of the lower basket 6b, thereby stabilizing the posture of the basket holder 1. In FIG. 4(b), for ease of viewing, the contact portion 1e is depicted as being spaced apart from the inner surface of the lower basket 6b, but in reality it is in contact with the inner surface of the lower basket 6b. In addition, the contact portion 1e can also function as a gripping portion when the basket receiving device 1 is attached to the lower basket 6b.

[0027] The basket receiving device 1 of this embodiment is made of plastic and is integrally molded. The hook portion 1a of the basket holder 1 is made of a flat plate member curved into a substantially inverted U-shape to match the cross-sectional shape of the upper edge portion 6f of the baskets 6a, 6b. The hook portion 1a has a thickness of approximately 3.0 mm, a width of approximately 25.0 mm, and a radius of curvature R of approximately 12.0 mm.

[0028] The receiving portion 1b of the basket receiving device 1 is made of a rectangular flat plate member having a thickness of about 3.5 mm, a width of about 25.0 mm, and a length of about 20.0 mm.

[0029] The retaining portion 1c of the basket receiving device 1 is formed by bending the end of the hooking portion 1a opposite to the receiving portion 1b in a substantially J-shape. The height of the retaining portion 1c is approximately 7.0 mm.

[0030] The slit 1d of the basket receiving device 1 is formed along the center of the width of the hooking portion 1a, starting from the tip of the retaining portion 1c. The width of the slit 1d is about 5.0 mm.

[0031] The contact portion 1e of the basket receiving device 1 is made of a substantially rectangular flat plate member having a thickness of about 3.0 mm, a width of about 25.0 mm, and a length of about 65.0 mm.

[0032] [How to install the basket holder] Next, a method for attaching the basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a method of installing a basket holder in one embodiment of the present invention ((a) is the first step, (b) is the second step), and FIG. 6 is also a partial cross-sectional view illustrating a method of installing the basket holder ((c) is the third step, (d) is the fourth step).

[0034] First, as shown in Fig. 5(a), the abutment portion 1e of the basket holder 1 is held by hand, and the end portion (including the retaining portion 1c) of the hook portion 1a opposite to the receiving portion 1b is inserted into the groove 6g of the handle at the corner portion of the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b. At this time, the slit 1d of the hook portion 1a sandwiches the stacking spacer 6h.

[0035] Next, as shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), while the end portion (including the anti-slip portion 1c) of the hanging portion 1a opposite the receiving portion 1b is inserted into the groove 6g of the handle, the basket receiving device 1 is tilted toward the inside of the lower basket 6b (see arrow I in Figure 5(a)).

[0036] Next, as shown in Figures 5(b) and 6(c), while still inserting the end portion (including the anti-slip portion 1c) of the hanging portion 1a opposite the receiving portion 1b into the groove 6g of the handle, the basket holder 1 is further tilted down (see arrow B in Figure 5(b)) to insert the abutment portion 1e of the basket holder 1 into the lower basket 6b.

[0037] Finally, as shown in Figures 6(c) and 6(d), while the end of the hooking part 1a opposite to the receiving part 1b (including the retaining part 1c) is inserted into the groove 6g of the handle, the basket holder 1 is further tilted down (see arrow C in Figure 6(c)) so that the abutment part 1e abuts against the inner surface of the lower basket 6b. This completes the installation of the basket holder 1. Note that in Figure 6(d), the abutment part 1e is depicted floating above the inner surface of the lower basket 6b to make the drawing easier to see, but in reality it abuts. At this time, the anti-slip portion 1c formed on the end opposite the receiving portion 1b of the hanging portion 1a fits into the handle groove 6g of the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b (engages with the outer edge of the upper edge portion 6f), making it possible to prevent the basket holder 1 from unintentionally coming off from the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b while the basket holder 1 is in use.

[0038] In addition, by performing the reverse operations (Figure 6(d) → Figure 6(c) → Figure 5(b) → Figure 5(a)) of the above-mentioned installation work of the basket holder 1, the basket holder 1 can be removed from the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b.

[0039] As described above, according to the configuration of the basket receiving device 1 of this embodiment, the installation and removal operations can be performed easily and quickly.

[0040] [How to use the basket holder] Next, a method of using the basket receiving device in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7, taking the case of harvesting mushrooms as an example.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of baskets are stacked together, and a partially enlarged perspective view thereof.

[0042] First, mushrooms are harvested using a harvesting basket (lower basket 6b). Next, when the lower basket 6b is full of mushrooms, the basket holders 1 are attached to the four corners of the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b as described above (see Figures 3(a) and 4 to 6).

[0043] Next, the next mushrooms are harvested using the harvesting basket (upper basket 6a). Next, when the upper basket 6a is filled with mushrooms, the upper basket 6a is stacked on the receiving portion 1b of the basket receiving tool 1 of the lower basket 6b, as shown in FIG. 3(b).

[0044] Repeat the above steps.

[0045] When the mushroom harvesting work is completed, the basket holder 1 is removed from each harvesting basket (upper basket 6a, lower basket 6b), and the multiple harvesting baskets (upper basket 6a, lower basket 6b) are stacked together and stored as shown in Figure 7. The removed basket holder 1 is stored in the topmost stacked basket.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the basket receiving device 1 includes a hook portion 1a that is hooked to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b, a receiving portion 1b that extends substantially horizontally from one end of the hook portion 1a toward the inside of the lower basket 6b when the hook portion 1a is hooked to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b, and a handle groove 6g formed on the end of the hook portion 1a opposite to the receiving portion 1b, which fits into the handle groove 6g of the upper edge portion 6f when the hook portion 1a is hooked to the upper edge portion 6f of the lower basket 6b. The description was given of an example in which the basket receiving device 1 has a retaining portion 1c that can be removed by removing the basket from the lower basket 6b, a slit 1d of a predetermined length formed in the hooking portion 1a, which holds a stacking spacer 6h extending downward from a handle groove 6g on an upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b when the basket receiving device 1 is attached to the lower basket 6b, and a contact portion 1e formed on the end of the hooking portion 1a on the same side as the receiving portion 1b and extending downward substantially perpendicular to the receiving portion 1b (see Figs. 1, 2, and 4). However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration.

[0047] For example, like the basket receiving device 7 shown in FIG. 8(a), the contact portion 1e is an optional component. In addition, when the basket holder is attached to approximately the center of each of the four sides of the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b, as shown in Figure 10, the slit 1d also becomes an optional component, as in the basket holder 8 shown in Figure 8(b). In addition, if some rattling can be tolerated, the retaining portion 1c can be an optional component, for example, like the basket receiving device 9 shown in FIG. 8(c).

[0048] Even in the cases of Figs. 8(b) and (c), a contact portion 1e may be provided as shown in Figs. 9(d) and (e).

[0049] In the above embodiment, the hook portion 1a of the basket receiving device 1 is made of a flat plate-shaped member curved into a substantially inverted U-shape. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this configuration. The shape of the hook portion can be changed as appropriate to match the cross-sectional shape of the upper edge of the basket. In the above embodiment, the case where the receiving portion 1b of the basket receiving device 1 is made of a rectangular flat plate-like member has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. The receiving portion may be made of, for example, a semi-elliptical flat plate-like member.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the basket holder 1 is attached to the four corners of the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this usage. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the basket holder 1 may be attached to the approximate center of each of the four sides of the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b. In the above embodiment, the basket holder 1 is attached to the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b at four locations. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this usage. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, it is sufficient to attach the basket holder 1 to at least three locations on the upper edge 6f of the lower basket 6b.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the basket holder 1 is attached to a square basket. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this usage. The basket holder of the present invention can also be attached to a round basket, for example.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the basket holder 1 is attached to a harvesting basket for harvesting mushrooms. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a usage mode. The basket holder of the present invention can be used for general baskets that need to be stacked vertically, and can also be used as a basket for storing a bag for cultivating a fungus bed filled with a fungus bed inoculated with a mushroom spawn. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1,7,8,9,10,11 Basket holder 1a Latch part 1b Receiving part 1c Stopper 1d slit 1e Contact part 6a Cage (upper cage) 6b Basket (lower basket) 6f Upper edge of the cage 6g Groove in basket handle 6h Spacer for stacking baskets

Claims

1. A basket support device used to support an upper basket by attaching it to a lower basket when stacking multiple baskets vertically, A hook portion that is hooked onto an upper edge portion of the lower basket; a receiving portion extending substantially horizontally from one end of the hook portion toward an inside of the lower basket when the hook portion is hooked to the upper edge portion of the lower basket; A basket receiving device comprising:

2. The basket holder described in claim 1, wherein an anti-slip portion is formed on the end of the hanging portion opposite the receiving portion, the anti-slip portion being capable of entering a groove in a handle of the upper edge portion when the hanging portion is hooked onto the upper edge portion of the lower basket.

3. The basket holder as described in claim 1, wherein the hanging portion has a slit of a predetermined length for sandwiching a stacking spacer extending downward from a groove in the handle of the upper edge portion of the lower basket when the basket holder is attached to the lower basket.

4. 4. The basket holder according to claim 1, wherein an abutment portion is formed at an end of the hanging portion on the same side as the receiving portion, the abutment portion extending downwardly and generally perpendicular to the receiving portion.

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