Storage device

Abstract

To put away a storage device 10 storing hand baggage compactly not in a bulky state in a free address type office etc., when it is not used.SOLUTION: A storage device 10 comprises: a storage part 11 which is opened upward and includes a pair of side plates 12 standing perpendicularly and inclined to increase in mutual interval upward, and a bottom plate 13 connecting lower parts of the pair of side plates 12 and extending horizontally; a reinforcement part 14 which connects the pair of side plates 12 above the bottom plate 13 and at both lengthwise side parts of the pair of side plates 12; and a ground part 16 which is protruded downward from the reverse surface of the bottom plate 13. A plurality of storage devices can be stacked vertically. In the stacking state in which the plurality of storage devices are stacked vertically, the ground part 16 of an upper storage device 10 restricts a lengthwise relative movement with the reinforcement part 14 of a lower storage device 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device that is suitable for use in, for example, a free address office. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, work styles have changed dramatically in offices, and the free address system, where there are desks but no fixed seats for individuals, has become widespread. Even in a free address office, employees still need to store their belongings during work hours and store their personal supplies after they leave work, so in many cases, free address offices are equipped with individual lockers.

[0003] In a free address office, each worker must either store their baggage in their own locker or carry it with them at all times. If they store their baggage in their own locker, they must go to the locker every time they need to, open and close it, and take their baggage in and out, which is very troublesome. If they do not store their baggage in their own locker, they must place it around their desk and manage it. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-43953 A [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-65525 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a free address office, when baggage is placed around the desks to be managed, the baggage ends up on the desk or floor, but this can get in the way and reduce work efficiency or ruin the aesthetic look of the office. In this regard, if a storage device with a main body that is open on the front is placed around the desks, the baggage can be stored inside the storage device main body, and baggage does not have to be placed directly on the desk or floor (see Patent Documents 1 and 2, etc.).

[0006] However, the storage devices described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are not stackable, so if multiple storage devices are not used, they cannot be stored compactly without taking up too much space, meaning there is still room for improvement.

[0007] The present invention has as its technical object to provide a storage device which has been improved upon by examining the current situation as described above. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention is a storage device which can be stacked in multiple units vertically, comprising an upwardly open storage section including a pair of side panels which stand up vertically and are inclined so that the distance between them increases as they go upward, and a bottom plate extending horizontally connecting the lower parts of the pair of side panels, and a reinforcing section connecting the pair of side panels above the bottom plate and on both longitudinal sides of the pair of side panels, and a grounding section protruding downward from the underside of the bottom plate, wherein when multiple units are stacked in the vertical direction, the grounding section of the upper storage device restricts relative movement in the longitudinal direction by the reinforcing section of the lower storage device.

[0009] In the storage device of the present invention, in the stacked state, a gap may be formed between the side plate of the upper storage device and the side plate of the lower storage device facing each other.

[0010] In the storage device of the present invention, a space into which fingers can be inserted may be formed between the reinforcing portion and the bottom plate.

[0011] In the storage device of the present invention, the grounding portion may have a guiding inclined surface at a location corresponding to the reinforcing portion of the lower tier when multiple storage devices are stacked vertically, which guides the posture of the upper tier storage device.

[0012] In the storage device of the present invention, the grounding portion may be made of a synthetic resin. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, by utilizing the reinforcing portion and the grounding portion, a plurality of storage devices can be stacked vertically in a stable posture, and the stacked storage devices can be prevented from shifting in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the collapse of the stacked storage devices is prevented or significantly suppressed, and the storage devices can be compactly packed and put away without being bulky. The aesthetic appearance of the stacked state can be improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of a storage device according to an embodiment, in which (a) is a perspective view seen obliquely from above, and (b) is a perspective view seen obliquely from below. [Diagram 2] 1A is a front view of the storage device, FIG. 1B is a plan view, FIG. 1C is a bottom view, and FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a front cross-sectional view of the stacked state. [Diagram 5] 1A is an enlarged side view of the stacked state, FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged view, and FIG. 1C is a partially enlarged view of an example in which the head of a screw or rivet defines a gap. [Figure 6] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams of a storage device according to a second embodiment, in which (a) is a perspective view seen obliquely from above, and (b) is a perspective view of the appearance in a stacked state. [Figure 7]13(a) to 13(d) are front views of a storage device having handle holes formed in the side panels. [Figure 8] 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams of a storage device having a protruding handle, in which (a) is a perspective view seen from diagonally above, and (b) is a perspective view of the appearance in a stacked state. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which baggage is stored in the storage device of the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the state of use in an office. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the terms "front-rear" and "left-right" may be used to specify directions, but in this case, the state shown in FIG. 2(a) is taken as a front view, and the left-right and front-rear directions are defined based on this. However, it should be noted that these terms are used only for convenience of description, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0016] The storage device 10 can be placed on a desk or floor in, for example, a free-address office, a restaurant, etc., and can store baggage and the like inside. As shown in Figures 1(a) and (b), the storage device 10 of the embodiment has a storage body 11 as a storage section that has a roughly U-shaped cross section and opens upward. The storage body 11 has a pair of side panels 12 that stand up vertically and are inclined so that the distance between them increases as they go upward, and a bottom panel 13 that extends horizontally and connects the lower parts of the pair of side panels 12.

[0017] In the storage body 11 of the embodiment, a pair of side plates 12 and a bottom plate 13 are formed by bending the front and rear of a single metal plate (steel plate) in the same upward direction. Each side plate 12 of the embodiment has a substantially semicircular shape. The outer shape of each side plate 12 is not limited to this, and may be a rectangular shape as shown in Fig. 6(a)(b), or a polygonal shape such as a trapezoid or a triangle. The pair of side plates 12 of the embodiment have a symmetrical shape, but this is not limited to this, and they may have staggered height dimensions, with one plate being lower and the other being higher. The bottom plate 13 of the embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape. The pair of side plates 12 and the bottom plate 13 may be integral as in the embodiment, or may be separate bodies fixed by welding or the like. There is no particular restriction on the material. For example, ribs for increasing strength can be formed by recessing the side plates 12 and the bottom plate 13.

[0018] As described above, the pair of side plates 12 are inclined so that the distance between them increases as they rise vertically. In other words, the pair of side plates 12 are inclined in an inverted V-shape (narrowing downward) so that the distance between them decreases downward when viewed from the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) (see FIG. 2(d)). This makes it possible to stack a plurality of storage devices 10 of the same shape in the vertical direction (see FIGS. 3, 4, and 5(a) and (b)). In the embodiment, since the pair of side plates 12 are inclined in an inverted V-shape so that the distance between them increases upward, it goes without saying that baggage and the like can be easily placed in the storage space 19 surrounded by the bottom plate 13 and the pair of side plates 12.

[0019] A rod-shaped reinforcing bar 14 as a reinforcing part connecting the pair of side plates 12 is bridged above the bottom plate 13 on both longitudinal sides (left and right sides) of the pair of side plates 12 so as to extend in the arrangement direction (front-rear direction) of the pair of side plates 12. In the embodiment, both front and rear ends of each reinforcing bar 14 are fixed to the corresponding side plate 12 by welding.

[0020] In this case, the left and right reinforcing bars 14 act like diagonal braces to support the upright state of the pair of side panels 12. In other words, the left and right reinforcing bars 14 function as strength members that stably maintain the upright position of the pair of side panels 12 (complementing the rigidity of the side panels 12 to prevent them from falling over). Each reinforcing bar 14 can also be fastened to the corresponding side panel 12 by screws or rivets. Fixing by welding as in the embodiment provides excellent reliability in maintaining the upright position of the pair of side panels 12 and excellent fixing strength.

[0021] In the embodiment, each reinforcing bar 14 is disposed parallel to the bottom plate 13, and the height dimension from the bottom plate 13 to each reinforcing bar 14 is set to be the same (see Fig. 2(d), Fig. 4, and Figs. 5(a)-(c)). In a stacking state in which a plurality of storage devices 10 are stacked vertically, the bottom plate 13 of the upper storage device 10 is placed on the left and right reinforcing bars 14 of the lower storage device 10, and the bottom plate 13 of the upper storage device 10 and the bottom plate 13 of the lower storage device 10 are arranged in parallel (see Figs. 4 and 5(a)(b)). Therefore, in the stacking state, a plurality of storage devices 10 can be stacked in a good posture.

[0022] Each reinforcing bar 14 in the embodiment is rod-shaped, and a space 15 into which a finger can be inserted is formed between each reinforcing bar 14 and the bottom plate 13. Since each reinforcing bar 14 is located on the longitudinal side (left and right side) of the pair of side plates 12, the storage device 10 can be lifted smoothly by inserting a fingertip into the space 15 between each reinforcing bar 14 and the bottom plate 13 and hooking a finger on each reinforcing bar 14. In other words, each reinforcing bar 14 also functions as a handle for the storage device 10.

[0023] In the embodiment, reinforcing bars 14 are arranged on both longitudinal sides (left and right sides) of each of the pair of side panels 12, which not only makes it easier to load luggage due to the inclined shape of the pair of side panels 12, but also ensures that the storage space 19 surrounded by the bottom panel 13 and the pair of side panels 12 can be used as widely as possible.

[0024] The reinforcing portion, which is a higher-level concept of the reinforcing bar 14, is not limited to a rod-like shape as in the embodiment, but may be a plate-like or block-like shape. Even if the reinforcing portion is a plate-like shape, it is possible to form a space 15 between the bottom plate 13 and the plate-like reinforcing portion, into which a finger can be inserted. Also, it is possible to close both longitudinal sides (left and right sides) of the pair of side plates 12 with the reinforcing portion without forming the space 15. In this case, since the lower portion of the storage device 10 is formed in a substantially box-like shape that opens upward, it is possible to prevent items stored inside from spilling out of the storage device 10, even if they are relatively small.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 1(b) and FIG. 2(c), four feet 16 are arranged on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 13 near the corners so as to protrude downward as ground contact parts. These feet 16 are fixed to the bottom plate 13 by means of screws, rivets, or adhesives. Each foot 16 in the embodiment is made of synthetic resin. Therefore, the storage device 10 placed on a desk or floor can be smoothly slid and moved on the desk or floor with a light force due to the presence of the foot group 16. Each foot 16 has a guide inclined surface 17 that guides the posture of the upper end storage device 10 at a position corresponding to the lower reinforcing bar 14 during stacking. Although detailed illustration is omitted, each foot 16 has a plurality of ribs formed thereon to reduce weight while maintaining thickness. The ground contact parts, which are a higher concept of the feet 16, may be made of metal instead of synthetic resin. The metallic grounding portion can be fixed to the bottom plate 13 by means of screws, rivets, adhesives or welding.

[0026] At least the left and right outward surfaces of each foot 16 are inclined so that the downward protruding dimension increases with increasing distance from the bottom plate 13, forming a guiding inclined surface 17. In this embodiment, the guiding inclined surfaces 17 (left and right outward surfaces) and the left and right inward surfaces 18 of each foot 16 are formed symmetrically. That is, the left and right inward surfaces 18 of each foot 16 are also inclined so that the downward protruding dimension increases with increasing distance from the bottom plate 13. For this reason, when viewed from the front or back, each foot 16 in this embodiment is formed in a downwardly convex trapezoidal shape.

[0027] In the embodiment, in order to make full use of the storage space 19 enclosed by the bottom plate 13 and the pair of side plates 12, reinforcing bars 14 are disposed on both longitudinal sides (left and right sides) of the pair of side plates 12, and the foot members 16 are positioned on the underside of the bottom plate 13, on the inner side in the longitudinal direction (inner side in the left and right direction) of the storage device 10 than the left and right reinforcing bars 14. Therefore, even if the upper storage device 10 is slightly misaligned to the left or right relative to the lower storage device 10 during stacking, the guide action of the guide inclined surfaces 17 of the feet 16 makes it easy to correct the position of the upper or lower storage device 10 to the correct position (see FIG. 4). Therefore, when stacking, a plurality of storage devices 10 can be stacked smoothly and neatly in order.

[0028] In addition, in the stacked state, the group of legs 16 in the upper tier (more specifically, the guiding slopes 17 of each leg 16) restricts the relative movement of the storage devices 10 in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) by the left and right reinforcing bars 14 in the lower tier. This prevents the vertically stacked storage devices 10 from shifting in the longitudinal direction (left-right direction), and prevents or significantly suppresses the collapse of the stacked storage devices 10, allowing the storage devices 10 to be packed together compactly without being bulky. The aesthetic appearance of the stacked state can be improved (a neat stacking posture can be maintained).

[0029] Furthermore, since the group of legs 16 in the embodiment is made of synthetic resin, shocks can be absorbed by the group of legs 16 when stacking or placing on a desk or floor. This makes it possible to prevent or suppress the generation of impact noise and damage to the bottom plate 13 and reinforcing bar 14.

[0030] Although detailed illustration is omitted, the arrangement of the foot 16 (grounding portion) is not limited to each corner of the lower surface of the bottom plate 13, but a single foot 16 (grounding portion) of a size close to the bottom plate 13 may be adopted, or a pair of foot 16 (grounding portion) extending in the front-rear direction may be arranged on both the left and right sides of the lower surface of the bottom plate 13. The positional relationship between the foot 16 (grounding portion) and the reinforcement bar 14 (reinforcement portion) is not limited to that of the embodiment. If it is possible to restrict the relative movement in the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) of the storage device 10, the group of foot 16 may be positioned on the lower surface of the bottom plate 13 outside the longitudinal direction (lateral direction) of the storage device 10 from the left and right reinforcement bars 14, or, although detailed illustration is omitted, a receiving portion, for example a recessed groove into which the reinforcement bar 14 fits, may be formed on the foot 16. The receiving portion may be formed in the middle of the guiding inclined surface 17 so as to open outward to the left and right, or may be formed on the lower surface of the foot 16 (grounding portion) so as to open downward.

[0031] It goes without saying that in the modified foot 16 (ground contact portion), a guiding inclined surface 17 or a receiving portion can be formed at a location corresponding to the reinforcing portion of the lower tier when stacking a plurality of storage devices 10 in the vertical direction. Also, when a receiving portion is formed in the modified foot 16 (ground contact portion), the receiving portion may be formed so as to open outwardly to the left and right at the midpoint of the guiding inclined surface 17, or may be formed so as to open downwardly on the lower surface of the foot 16 (ground contact portion).

[0032] In the embodiment, when multiple storage devices 10 of the same shape are stacked, the left and right reinforcement bars 14 are positioned above the bottom plate 13 of the lower tier, and the bottom plate 13 of the upper tier is placed on both reinforcement bars 14, making it possible to form a gap 20 between the opposing side plates 12 of the upper storage device 10 and the lower storage device 10 (see Figures 5(a) and (b)).

[0033] For example, even if the upper storage device 10 is moved to the front and the front side plates 12 of the upper and lower tiers are overlapped, a large gap 20 will be formed between the rear side plates 12 of the upper and lower tiers, and even if the upper storage device 10 is moved to the rear and the rear side plates 12 of the upper and lower tiers are overlapped, a large gap 20 will be formed between the front side plates 12 of the upper and lower tiers. In other words, a gap 20 will always be formed between at least either the front or rear side plates 12, or between both the front and rear side plates 12.

[0034] According to the configuration of the embodiment, the opposing side panels 12 of the upper and lower tiers do not overlap each other (either front or back), so that when the upper tier storage device 10 is taken in or out from the stacked state, rubbing between the opposing side panels 12 is suppressed, and the upper tier storage device 10 can be taken in or out smoothly, improving the ease of taking in and out.

[0035] Furthermore, as illustrated in Figure 5(c), when each reinforcing bar 14 is screwed or riveted to the corresponding side plate 12, it is preferable to position the head 21 of the screw or rivet on the outside at the front or rear of the side plate 12 and abut against the inner surface of the lower side plate 12, as this allows the head 21 of the screw or rivet to perform a positioning function and reliably prevents the opposing upper and lower side plates 12 from overlapping.

[0036] Furthermore, when the receiving portion is formed on the foot body 16, multiple storage devices 10 are stacked vertically by fitting the lower tier reinforcement bar 14 into the receiving portion of the upper tier foot body 16. Even in this case, when multiple storage devices 10 of the same shape are stacked, the left and right reinforcement bars 14 are positioned above the lower tier bottom plate 13, and the upper tier foot body 16 rests on both reinforcement bars 14, so that, as in the embodiment, a gap 20 is formed between the opposing side panels 12 of the upper tier storage device 10 and the lower tier storage device 10.

[0037] Furthermore, if a synthetic resin receiving portion is formed on the foot 16, the foot 16 can reliably absorb the impact when stacking, preventing the generation of impact noise and damage to the bottom plate 13 and reinforcing bar 14. When placing the unit on a desk or floor, the generation of impact noise and damage to the bottom plate 13 can also be suppressed.

[0038] The configuration of each part in the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. As described above, the outer shape of each side plate 12 is not limited to this, and may be a rectangular shape as shown in Figures 6(a) and (b), or a polygonal shape such as a trapezoid or a triangle.

[0039] 7(a)-(d), a handle hole 22 into which a fingertip can be inserted may be formed in the side plate 12. The shape of the handle hole 22 may be various shapes such as a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, or an oval. As shown in Figs. 7(a)-(d), the position of the handle hole 22 with respect to the side plate 12 may be set arbitrarily, such as in the upper center or an upper corner.

[0040] 8(a) and 8(b), the protruding handle 23 may be attached to a pair of side panels 12 of the storage device 10 so as to straddle the pair of side panels 12. The protruding handle 23 is generally U-shaped in plan view, and may be set so that the protruding handles 23 of the upper and lower tiers do not interfere with each other in the stacked state. The presence of the protruding handle 23 is preferable because the storage device 10 placed on a desk or floor can be smoothly slid and moved with light force by the action of the foot groups 16 by pushing and pulling the protruding handle 23.

[0041] 9 and 10 show a state in which baggage B is stored in the storage device 10 of the embodiment. Fig. 10 shows a state in which the storage device 10 is used in an office with a free address system, for example. In this case, the storage device 10 is placed near a table T and chairs C, and baggage B can be stored in the storage device 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 10 Storage device 11 Storage unit (storage section) 12 Side Panel 13 Bottom plate 14 Reinforcement bar (reinforcement part) 15 Space 16 Foot body (ground contact part) 17 Guidance slope 18 Left and right inward facing surfaces 19 Storage space 20 Gap 21 Head 22 Handle hole 23 Protruding handle

Claims

1. A storage section that is open upward and includes a pair of side panels that are vertically raised and inclined so that the distance between them increases as they extend upward, and a bottom panel that extends horizontally and connects the lower parts of the pair of side panels; a reinforcing portion connecting the pair of side plates at both longitudinal sides of the pair of side plates above the bottom plate; A grounding portion protruding downward from a lower surface of the bottom plate; A storage device capable of stacking a plurality of units vertically, comprising: In a stacked state in which a plurality of storage devices are stacked vertically, the grounding portion of the upper storage device is restricted by the reinforcing portion of the lower storage device in the longitudinal direction relative to the grounding portion of the upper storage device. Storage device.

2. In the stacked state, a gap is formed between the side plate of the upper storage device and the side plate of the lower storage device.

2. The storage device according to claim 1.

3. A space into which fingers can be inserted is formed between the reinforcing portion and the bottom plate.

2. The storage device according to claim 1.

4. The grounding portion has a guide inclined surface at a location corresponding to the reinforcing portion of the lower layer when stacking a plurality of storage devices in the vertical direction, which guides the posture of the upper storage device. A storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The grounding portion is made of synthetic resin.

5. A storage device according to claim 4.

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