Hole closing structure and pole hole closing structure kit

Abstract

To provide a hole closing structure for a pole of a merchandise display furniture, the hole closing structure having a simple structure and being easily attachable.SOLUTION: Provided is a hole closing structure for a hollow pole of a merchandise display furniture. The pole includes a plurality of through holes extending in a longitudinal direction, arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction, and communicating with the hollow part of the pole. The hole closing structure includes: a lock part that extends in a longitudinal direction, has elasticity, and contacts and locks the pole by an elastic force in the inside of the hollow part; and a closing part configured to close the communication between the through hole and the hollow part in the inside of the hollow part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hole closing structure for a hollow support of a product display fixture and a support hole closing structure kit. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art As a prefabricated product display fixture, a post having a plurality of holes (openings for mounting brackets) aligned along the longitudinal direction is known (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-208593 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the support posts of such product display fixtures, it is desirable to prevent fingers or other objects from being inadvertently caught in holes to which no brackets are attached during assembly and use.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT An object of the present invention is to provide a hole closing structure for a hollow post of a product display fixture, which has a simple structure and can be easily installed, and a post hole closing structure kit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The above problems are solved by the present invention. That is, the present invention (1) is a hole closing structure for a hollow support of a product display fixture, The support pillars are arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction and have a plurality of through holes communicating with the hollow portions of the support pillars; The hole closing structure extends in a longitudinal direction and has elasticity, a locking portion that abuts against and locks onto the support by elastic force within the hollow portion; and a blocking portion that blocks communication between the through hole and the hollow portion within the hollow portion.

[0007] The present invention (2) is a hole-closing structure according to (1) which is made of a member having a V-shaped or U-shaped cross section.

[0008] The present invention (3) is a hole-closing structure according to (1) which is made of a member having an annular cross section.

[0009] The present invention (4) is a hole-closing structure according to (1) which is made of a member having an S-shaped cross section.

[0010] The present invention (5) is a support hole closing structure kit comprising the hole closing structure according to any one of (1) to (4) and the support. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hole closing structure for a hollow post of a product display fixture, which has a simple structure and can be easily installed, and a post hole closing structure kit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a product display fixture. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the hole closing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the first embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the hole closing structure and the support post according to the first embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the hole closing structure and the support post according to the first embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which the hole closing structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention is inserted into a support. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a hole closing structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the second embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a side view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the second embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the hole closing structure and the support post according to the second embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state in which a hole closing structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention is inserted into a support. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a hole closing structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the third embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the third embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a rear view showing a hole closing structure and a support post according to the third embodiment of the present invention (before the hole closing structure is inserted). [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a state in which a hole closing structure according to a third embodiment of the present invention is inserted into a support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, a hole closing structure for a hollow support of a product display fixture according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The hole closing structure according to the present invention has a simple structure and is used by inserting it into the hollow part of the support of the product display fixture. The hole closing structure can be easily attached to the support of the product display fixture.

[0014] First, an example of a product display fixture used with the hole blocking structure according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a product display fixture 1. Hereinafter, the depth direction (front-back direction) of the product display fixture 1 is defined as the X direction, the width direction (left-right direction) of the product display fixture 1 is defined as the Y direction, and the height direction (up-down direction) of the product display fixture 1 is defined as the Z direction.

[0015] 1, the product display fixture 1 includes posts 11, connecting members 12, brackets 13, and shelves 14. The posts 11 are located at the four corners of the shelves 14 and extend in the height direction of the product display fixture 1.

[0016] A connecting member 12 that connects the pair of left and right support posts is attached to a pair of support posts 11 located on either side of the width of the product display fixture 1, i.e., between the pair of left and right support posts. The connecting member 12 extends in the width direction of the product display fixture 1. The connecting member 12 is disposed, for example, at the top and bottom of the product display fixture 1. The connecting member 12 is disposed between the pair of left and right support posts, and both ends are each attached to one support post 11 of the pair of left and right support posts.

[0017] A bracket 13 is attached to a pair of posts 11 located at both ends of the product display fixture 1 in the front-to-rear direction, i.e., between the front and rear post pair. The bracket 13 extends in the front-to-rear direction of the product display fixture 1. The bracket 13 is disposed between the front and rear post pair, and both ends are attached to one post 11 of the front and rear post pair. Shelf boards 14 are placed on the bracket 13. The brackets 13 are positioned according to the number of shelf boards 14 to be attached to the product display fixture 1. The front and rear post pair are connected to the top, middle and bottom of the post 11 by, for example, three connecting members 15.

[0018] The configuration of the support pillar 11 according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The support 11 is a hollow member having a T-shaped outer shape. The support 11 has a first portion 16 extending in the width direction and the up-down direction (YZ plane) and a second portion 17 extending in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction (XZ plane) substantially perpendicular to the first portion 16. The support 11 is a T-shaped member in which the second portion 17 is located in the middle of the first portion 16. A plurality of openings 19 are formed on the back side surface 18 of the first portion 16 and arranged at equal intervals in the up-down direction (see FIG. 5). The openings 19 are arranged in two rows symmetrically with the second portion 17 in between. The openings 19 of the first portion 16 engage with an engagement portion (not shown) of the connecting member 12.

[0019] The second portion 17 includes a first side surface 21 extending in the vertical direction and a second side surface 22 facing the first side surface 21, and the first side surface 21 and the second side surface 22 each have a plurality of through holes 23 arranged at equal intervals in the vertical direction. These through holes 23 are arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction and communicate with a hollow portion 24 of the support 11. The through holes 23 of the second portion 17 engage with engaging portions (not shown) at both ends of the bracket 13.

[0020] [First embodiment] A hole-closing structure 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the hole-closing structure 100 according to the first embodiment. The hole-closing structure 100 according to this embodiment has a shape in which a plate-like member extending in the longitudinal direction is bent into a V-shape. In other words, the hole-closing structure 100 is made of a member having a V-shaped cross section. It may also be a member having a U-shaped cross section in which a planar plate-like member extending in the longitudinal direction is bent into a U-shape. The hole-closing structure 100 is formed of a member having elasticity. The hole-closing structure 100 is made of, for example, a resin. The hole-closing structure 100 can be, for example, transparent, or may be translucent or opaque (colored).

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the hole blocking structure 100 has a first surface 101 which is one surface of the V-shape and a second surface 102 which is the other surface of the V-shape. The first surface 101 and the second surface 102 face each other via a bent portion 103. The width W1 of the hole blocking structure 100 is longer than the width W2 of the through hole 23 of the support 11 and shorter than the width W3 of the hollow portion 24 of the second portion 17 of the support 11. The length L1 of the hole blocking structure 100 may be less than the entire length of the support 11, for example, about 1 / 8 to 1 / 2 of the length of the support 11. A hole blocking structure 100 according to the vertical length between the brackets 13 attached to the support 11 can be used.

[0022] With reference to Figs. 3 to 5, the insertion of the hole closing structure 100 into the support pillar 11 will be described. Here, the support pillar 11 and the hole closing structure 100 provide a support pillar hole closing structure kit 30. As shown in Figs. 3 to 5, the hole closing structure 100 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the second part 17 of the support pillar 11 along the longitudinal direction of the support pillar 11. At this time, the hole closing structure 100 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the support pillar 11 while pressing the first surface 101 and the second surface 102 of the hole closing structure 100 inward in a V-shape, and the pressing is released at a desired position.

[0023] 6 is a plan view showing the hole closing structure 100 inserted into the support 11. The first surface 101 and the second surface 102 of the hole closing structure 100 are engaged in abutting and bracing state against the support 11 in the hollow portion 24 by elastic force (restoring force), blocking the communication between the through hole 23 of the support 11 and the hollow portion 24. The first surface 101 and the second surface 102 function as a locking portion 104 that is engaged in abutting and bracing against the support 11 by elastic force in the hollow portion 24, and as a blocking portion 105 that blocks the communication between the through hole 23 and the hollow portion 24 in the hollow portion 24.

[0024] In Figure 6, the hole blocking structure 100 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the second part 17 of the pillar 11 so that the bent portion 103 of the hole blocking structure 100 is positioned away from the first part 16 of the T-shaped pillar 11, but the direction in which the hole blocking structure 100 is inserted is not limited to this, and the hole blocking structure 100 may be inserted so that the bent portion 103 is positioned closer to the first part 16 of the T-shaped pillar 11.

[0025] [Second embodiment] A hole-closing structure 110 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a hole-closing structure 110 according to the second embodiment. The hole-closing structure 110 according to this embodiment has a shape in which two members extending in the longitudinal direction are connected at both ends 111, 112. It may also be a crushed cylindrical member. In other words, the hole-closing structure 110 is made of a member having a ring-shaped cross section. The hole-closing structure 110 is formed of a member having elasticity. The hole-closing structure 110 is made of, for example, a resin. The hole-closing structure 110 can be, for example, transparent, or may be translucent or opaque (colored).

[0026] 7, the hole closing structure 110 has a first surface 113 and a second surface 114 which face each other via both ends 111, 112 (connecting portions). The width W4 of the first surface 113 and the second surface 114 of the hole closing structure 110 is longer than the width W2 of the through hole 23 of the support 11 and shorter than the width W3 of the hollow portion 24 of the second portion 17 of the support 11. The length L2 of the hole closing structure 110 may be less than the entire length of the support 11, for example, about 1 / 8 to 1 / 2. A hole closing structure 110 according to the vertical length between the brackets 13 attached to the support 11 can be used.

[0027] With reference to Figs. 8 to 10, the insertion of the hole closing structure 110 into the support post 11 will be described. Here, the support post 11 and the hole closing structure 110 provide a support post hole closing structure kit 40. As shown in Figs. 8 to 11, the hole closing structure 110 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the second part 17 of the support post 11 along the longitudinal direction of the support post 11. At this time, the hole closing structure 110 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the support post 11 while pressing the first surface 113 and the second surface 114 of the hole closing structure 110 inward, and the pressure is released at a desired position.

[0028] 11 is a plan view showing a state in which the hole closing structure 110 is inserted into the support 11. The first surface 113 and the second surface 114 of the hole closing structure 110 abut against and engage with the support 11 in the hollow portion 24 by elastic force (restoring force), blocking the communication between the through hole 23 of the support 11 and the hollow portion 24. The first surface 113 and the second surface 114 function as a locking portion 115 that abuts against and engages with the support 11 by elastic force in the hollow portion 24, and as a blocking portion 116 that blocks the communication between the through hole 23 and the hollow portion 24 in the hollow portion 24.

[0029] [Third embodiment] A hole closing structure 120 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 is a perspective view showing a hole blocking structure 120 according to a third embodiment. The hole blocking structure 120 according to this embodiment has a shape in which a plate-like member extending in the longitudinal direction is bent into an S-shape. In other words, the hole blocking structure 120 is made of a member having an S-shaped cross section. The hole blocking structure 120 is formed of a member having elasticity. The hole blocking structure 120 is made of, for example, a resin. The hole blocking structure 120 can be, for example, transparent, or may be translucent or opaque (colored).

[0030] 12, the hole closing structure 120 has a first surface 122 located at one end 121 of the S-shape, a second surface 124 located at the other end 123 of the S-shape, and a blocking surface 125 located between the first surface 122 and the second surface 124. The width W5 of the hole closing structure 120 is longer than the width W3 of the through hole 24 of the support 11 and shorter than the width W3 of the hollow portion 24 of the support 11. The length L3 of the hole closing structure 120 may be less than the entire length of the support 11, for example, about 1 / 8 to 1 / 2. A hole closing structure 120 according to the vertical length between the brackets 13 attached to the support 11 can be used.

[0031] 13 to 15, the insertion of the hole closing structure 120 into the support 11 will be described. Here, the support 11 and the hole closing structure 120 provide a support hole closing structure kit 50. As shown in Figs. 13 to 15, the hole closing structure 120 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the second part 17 of the support 11 along the longitudinal direction of the support 11. At this time, the hole closing structure 120 is inserted into the hollow portion 24 of the support 11 while pressing the first surface 122 and the second surface 124 of the hole closing structure 120 inward, and the pressure is released at a desired position.

[0032] 16 is a plan view showing a state in which the hole closing structure 120 is inserted into the support 11. The first surface 122 and the second surface 124 of the hole closing structure 120 abut against and engage with the support 11 in the hollow portion 24 by elastic force (restoring force), blocking the communication between the through hole 23 of the support 11 and the hollow portion 24. The first surface 122 and the second surface 124 function as a locking portion 126 that abuts against and engages with the support 11 by elastic force in the hollow portion 24, and the blocking surface 125 functions as a blocking portion 127 that blocks the communication between the through hole 23 and the hollow portion 24.

[0033] The effects of each embodiment of the present invention will be described below. According to each embodiment of the present invention, a hole closing structure for a hollow support of a product display fixture includes a locking portion that extends in the longitudinal direction, has elasticity, and abuts against and locks against the support by elastic force in the hollow portion of the support, and a blocking portion that blocks the communication between the through hole and the hollow portion in the hollow portion. The support extends in the longitudinal direction, is arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction, and has a plurality of through holes that communicate with the hollow portion of the support. The hole closing structure according to the present invention is inserted into the hollow portion of the support to block the communication between the through hole and the hollow portion. Since the hole closing structure according to the present invention abuts against and locks against the support by elastic force (restoring force) in the hollow portion, the communication between the through hole and the hollow portion can be blocked by simply inserting it at a desired position in the hollow portion, and a hole closing structure and a support hole closing structure kit that can be easily attached with a simple structure can be provided. Since no complicated locking mechanism or installation work is required, the hole closing structure can be attached to an existing support and is easy to handle. By blocking the communication between the through-hole of the support and the hollow portion with a hole blocking structure when the product display fixture is in use, it is possible to prevent fingers or other objects from accidentally getting caught from the through-hole to the hollow portion, thereby improving safety.

[0034] For example, if a thick plate having a thickness that matches the thickness of the hollow part of the support is inserted as a hole blocking structure to block the communication between the through hole and the hollow part, the thick plate will not be fixed in the hollow part. Also, since it is not fixed, it will rattle inside the support. The thick plate cannot stop halfway in the longitudinal direction. In contrast, in the hole blocking structure and support hole blocking structure kit according to the present invention, the hole blocking structure abuts against the support by elastic force (restoring force) in the hollow part and is locked, so that the communication between the through hole and the hollow part can be blocked at a desired position and rattle does not occur. Also, the hole blocking structure can stop halfway in the longitudinal direction by the elastic force (restoring force). The length of the hole blocking structure can be selected according to the interval between the brackets attached to the support and the number of holes to be blocked, so there is a high degree of freedom.

[0035] According to the first embodiment, the hole-closing structure is made of a member having a V-shaped or U-shaped cross section. According to the second embodiment, the hole-closing structure is made of a member having a ring-shaped cross section. According to the third embodiment, the hole-closing structure is made of a member having an S-shaped cross section. All of the members are configured such that at least a portion of the member abuts against and engages with the support in the hollow section due to an elastic force (restoring force). This hole-closing structure has a simple structure and is convenient because it can close the communication between the through hole in the support and the hollow section. It is also lightweight and easy to carry compared to the thick plate described above.

[0036] Although each embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, the hole blocking structure is not limited to a member having a V-shaped, U-shaped, annular, or S-shaped cross section as long as it is configured to be engaged with the support by utilizing elastic force in the hollow part of the support. The support has been described as being T-shaped, but is not limited to this, and may be an I-shaped, H-shaped, or other hollow support that extends in the longitudinal direction and has a plurality of through holes arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction. In addition, the hole blocking structure blocks the communication between the through hole for the bracket and the hollow part in the second part of the support, but it is also possible to block the communication between the opening for the connecting member and the hollow part in the first part in the first part. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1 Product display fixtures 11 Posts 12 Connecting members 13 Bracket 14 Shelf 23 Through hole 24 Hollow part 30, 40, 50 Pillar Hole Closure Structure Kit 100, 110, 120 Hole plugging material 104, 115, 126 Locking part 105, 116, 127 Occlusion

Claims

1. A hole-blocking structure for a hollow support of a product display fixture, comprising: The support pillars are arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction and have a plurality of through holes communicating with the hollow portions of the support pillars; The hole closing structure extends in a longitudinal direction and has elasticity, a locking portion that abuts against and locks onto the support by elastic force within the hollow portion; a blocking portion that blocks communication between the through hole and the hollow portion within the hollow portion.

2. 2. The hole-closing structure according to claim 1, which is made of a member having a V-shaped or U-shaped cross section.

3. 2. The hole-closing structure according to claim 1, which is made of a member having an annular cross section.

4. 2. The hole-closing structure according to claim 1, comprising a member having an S-shaped cross section.

5. A hole plugging structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A pillar hole closing structure kit comprising the pillar.

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