Rack system, laundry rack, and side rack

Abstract

To provide a rack system that provides maximum storage capacity even when being installed around various washing machines.SOLUTION: A laundry rack 3 includes: a pair of base parts 31R, 31L installed while interposing a washing machine therebetween in a frontage direction and including a part having a first length in a backward direction; and a pair of erection parts 32R, 32L installed so as to stand up from positions retreating on the backward direction from respective front ends of the pair of base parts 31R, 31L and including a part having a second length in the backward direction that is shorter than the first length. A side rack 4 abuts on both of the upper ends of the base parts 31R, 31L and front ends of the erection parts 32R, 32L and is configured so as to be attached to and detached from the laundry rack 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a rack system, a laundry rack, and a side rack. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art As described in Patent Document 1 below, a laundry rack that can be installed around a washing machine is known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3227282 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Laundry racks are used to utilize the space above a washing machine. For this reason, for example, a storage section such as a shelf is provided on the wall at the back in the depth direction so that laundry can be easily put in and taken out of the washing machine, which has an opening at the top.

[0005] Meanwhile, washing machines are available in a variety of configurations, including so-called drum-type washing machines with an opening at the front. Compared to washing machines with an opening at the top, drum-type washing machines are easy to use even if almost the entire top is covered with a shelf or the like. If a conventional laundry rack is installed around such a drum-type washing machine, unused space will be generated above the washing machine.

[0006] The present disclosure aims to provide maximum storage capacity even when installed around a variety of washing machines. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present disclosure relates to a rack system including a laundry rack and a side rack. The laundry rack includes a pair of base parts that are provided on either side of a washing machine in the width direction and include a portion having a first length in the depth direction, and an upright part that is provided to rise from a position retreated from the front end of each of the pair of base parts toward the rear side and includes a portion having a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length. The side rack abuts against the upper end of the base parts and the front end of the upright part, and is configured to be detachable from the laundry rack.

[0008] The present disclosure relates to a laundry rack that constitutes a rack system together with a side rack, and includes a pair of base parts that are provided on either side of a washing machine in the width direction and include a portion with a first length in the depth direction, and an erect part that is provided to rise from a position retreated toward the rear from the front end of each of the pair of base parts and include a portion with a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length. The side rack is configured to be able to abut against the upper end of the base parts and the front ends of the erect parts, and is configured to be detachable.

[0009] The present disclosure relates to a side rack that forms a rack system together with a laundry rack, and is configured to be able to abut against the upper end of a base portion of the laundry rack and the front end of an upright portion that rises from the base portion, and is also configured to be detachable from the laundry rack. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide maximum storage capacity even when installed around a variety of washing machines. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a rack system according to this embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the rack system according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged view for explaining the first fixing portion. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged view for explaining the third fixing portion. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a partial enlarged view for explaining the second fixing portion. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a side view showing the configuration of the rack system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view showing the configuration of a rack system according to a modified example. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view showing the configuration of a rack system according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and duplicated description will be omitted.

[0013] 1, a rack system 2 according to this embodiment includes a laundry rack 3 and a side rack 4. The rack system 2 is a storage system that is installed around a washing machine (not shown).

[0014] In FIG. 1, an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis are set, which are perpendicular to each other. The x-axis is set along the frontage direction of the laundry rack 3. The x-axis is set so that the positive direction is from the left side to the right side when facing the laundry rack 3. The y-axis is set along the height direction of the laundry rack 3. The y-axis is set so that the positive direction is from the bottom side to the top when facing the laundry rack 3. The z-axis is set along the depth direction of the laundry rack. The z-axis is set so that the positive direction is from the back side to the front side when facing the laundry rack 3. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are set in the same manner in FIG. 2 and subsequent figures.

[0015] 2, the laundry rack 3 includes a pair of base portions 31R, 31L, a pair of standing portions 32R, 32L, and a pair of upper portions 33R, 33L. The base portion 31R, the standing portion 32R, and the upper portion 33R are disposed on the right side when facing a washing machine (not shown). The base portion 31L, the standing portion 32L, and the upper portion 33L are disposed on the left side when facing a washing machine (not shown).

[0016] The side rack 4 is configured to be detachable from the laundry rack 3. Although Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 show an example in which the side rack 4 is provided on the right side of the laundry rack 3, the side rack 4 may be provided on the left side of the laundry rack 3. Moreover, the side rack 4 may be provided on both the left and right sides.

[0017] The base portion 31R has a frame 311R. The frame 311R constitutes a first fixing portion for fixing the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3.

[0018] The standing portion 32R is provided so as to rise upward (in the positive direction of the y-axis) from the frame 311R. The depth direction (direction along the z-axis) of the base portion 31R has a first length. The depth direction (direction along the z-axis) of the standing portion 32R has a second length that is shorter than the first length. The rear end of the standing portion 32R is provided at the same position as the rear end of the base portion 31R. Therefore, a space for arranging the side rack 4 is provided in front of the standing portion 32R (in the positive direction of the z-axis) on the base portion 31R.

[0019] Openings 321R and 322R are provided at the front end (the end in the positive direction of the z-axis) of the standing portion 32R. The openings 321R and 322R form a second fixing portion for fixing the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3. The opening 321R is provided below the opening 322R (in the negative direction of the y-axis).

[0020] The upper portion 33R is provided on the upper portion of the standing portion 32R. The upper portion 33R is a portion that protrudes forward (in the positive direction of the z-axis) from the standing portion 32R.

[0021] The base portion 31L has a frame 311L. The frame 311L constitutes a first fixing portion for fixing the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3.

[0022] The standing portion 32L is provided so as to rise upward (in the positive direction of the y-axis) from the frame 311L. The depth direction (direction along the z-axis) of the base portion 31L has a first length. The depth direction (direction along the z-axis) of the standing portion 32L has a second length that is shorter than the first length. The rear end of the standing portion 32L is provided at the same position as the rear end of the base portion 31L. Therefore, a space for arranging the side rack 4 is provided in front of the standing portion 32L (in the positive direction of the z-axis) in the base portion 31L.

[0023] Openings 321L and 322L are provided at the front end (the end in the positive direction of the z-axis) of the standing portion 32L. The openings 321L and 322L form a second fixing portion for fixing the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3. The opening 321L is provided below the opening 322L (in the negative direction of the y-axis).

[0024] The upper portion 33L is provided on the upper portion of the standing portion 32L. The upper portion 33L is a portion that protrudes forward (in the positive direction of the z-axis) from the standing portion 32L. A connecting portion 34 is provided to connect the upper portion 33R and the upper portion 33L.

[0025] The side rack 4 includes a frame 41, a frame 42, a frame 43, and a frame 44. The frames 41 and 43 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The frames 42 and 44 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The frames 42 and 44 are provided to connect the frames 41 and 43.

[0026] The frame 41 is a portion that is placed on the frame 311R or the frame 311L. The frame 41 constitutes a first fixed portion together with the frame 311R or the frame 311L.

[0027] The frame 42 is provided with protrusions 421 and 422. is inserted into the openings 321R, 322R or the openings 321L, 322L to form a second fixing portion for fixing the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3.

[0028] Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first fixing part when the side rack 4 is disposed on the right side of the laundry rack 3. As shown in Fig. 3, the frame 41 is disposed so as to straddle the frame 311R. The frame 41 abuts on both sides of the frame 311R in the frontage direction (x-axis direction). The same applies when the side rack 4 is disposed on the left side of the laundry rack 3.

[0029] Fig. 4 is a diagram for explaining the third fixing portion when the side rack 4 is disposed on the right side of the laundry rack 3. As shown in Fig. 4, the frame 43 has a fixing portion 431. The fixing portion 431 is disposed so as to straddle the upper portion 33R. The fixing portion 431, the upper portion 33R, and the connecting portion 34 are fixed by screws 432. The same applies when the side rack 4 is disposed on the left side of the laundry rack 3.

[0030] Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the second fixing portion when the side rack 4 is disposed on the right side of the laundry rack 3. As shown in Fig. 5, the opening 322R provided in the standing portion 32R is provided with a large diameter opening 322Ra and a small diameter opening 322Rb. The large diameter opening 322Ra is an opening portion with a larger diameter than the small diameter opening 322Rb. The large diameter opening 322Ra is provided above (in the positive direction of the y-axis) the small diameter opening 322Rb.

[0031] The protrusion 422 provided on the frame 42 has a large diameter portion 422a and a small diameter portion 422b. The small diameter portion 422b is provided so as to be connected to the frame 42. The large diameter portion 422a is connected to the frame 42 via the small diameter portion 422b. The large diameter portion 422a has a diameter that allows it to pass through the large diameter opening 322Ra but not through the small diameter opening 322Rb. The small diameter portion 422b has a diameter that allows it to pass through the small diameter opening 322Rb.

[0032] When attaching the side rack 4 to the laundry rack 3, the large diameter portion 422a is inserted into the large diameter opening 322Ra, and then the small diameter portion 422b is lowered to a position corresponding to the small diameter opening 322Rb. Since the large diameter portion 422a cannot pass through the small diameter opening 322Rb, the side rack 4 is constrained in the depth direction (z-axis direction) relative to the laundry rack 3. The opening 321R and the protrusion 421 have the same configuration. The same applies when the side rack 4 is disposed on the left side of the laundry rack 3.

[0033] 6 is a schematic diagram showing the right side of the rack system 2. When the side rack 4 is attached to the laundry rack 3, the space in front of the standing portion 32R can be effectively utilized.

[0034] 7 is a schematic diagram showing the right side of rack system 2A, which is a modified example of rack system 2. Laundry rack 3A has a configuration in which upper portion 33R has been removed from laundry rack 3. Side rack 4A has a configuration in which fixing portion 431 has been removed from side rack 4.

[0035] The laundry rack 3 and the side rack 4 are fixed by the frame 311R and the frame 41, which are the first fixing parts, and the protrusions 421, 422 and the openings 321R, 322R, which are the second fixing parts. The frame 44 of the side rack 4 may be located in a position retreated in the depth direction (position in the negative direction of the z axis) from the front end (end in the positive direction of the z axis) of the base part 31R. The frame 43 of the side rack 4 may be located in a position lowered (in the negative direction of the y axis) from the upper end (end in the positive direction of the y axis) of the standing part 32R.

[0036] 8 is a schematic diagram of the right side of rack system 2B, which is a modified example of rack system 2. Laundry rack 3B has a tilted frame 311RB. Side rack 4B has a tilted frame 41B that is aligned with frame 311RB.

[0037] [Note] Notes 1 to 9 below can be combined in any way as long as there is no technical contradiction.

[0038] [Appendix 1] A rack system 2, 2A, 2B including a laundry rack 3, 3A, 3B and a side rack 4, 4A, 4B, Laundry Rack 3, 3A, 3B are A pair of base portions 31R, 31L are provided on either side of the washing machine in a width direction and include a portion having a first length in a depth direction; and upright portions 32R and 32L that are provided to rise from positions retreated from the front ends of the pair of base portions 31R toward the rear side and include portions having a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length, The side racks 4, 4A, and 4B are The rack systems 2, 2A, and 2B are configured to abut against the upper ends of the base portions 31R and 31L and the front ends of the standing portions 32R and 32L and be detachable from the laundry racks 3, 3A, and 3B.

[0039] According to Supplementary Note 1, when it is desired to effectively utilize the space above the washing machine arranged between the base part 31R and the base part 31L, the side racks 4, 4A, 4B are attached to the laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B, so that the front area of ​​the standing parts 32R, 32L, which has not been utilized in the past, can be effectively utilized. Also, when the washing machine arranged between the base part 31R and the base part 31L is, for example, a type in which laundry is put in and taken out from above, the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be removed from the laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B to prevent any hindrance to putting in and taking out laundry. Therefore, the maximum storage capacity can be provided even when the laundry racks are installed around various washing machines.

[0040] [Appendix 2] The laundry racks 3, 3A, and 3B and the side racks 4, 4A, and 4B are a first fixing portion that fixes the side racks 4, 4A, and 4B to the base portions 31R and 31L at least in the width direction; The rack system (2, 2A, 2B) according to appended claim 1, further comprising a second fixing portion that restrains the side rack (4, 4A, 4B) from the upright portions (32R, 32L) at least in the front-rear direction.

[0041] According to Supplementary Note 2, by providing the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be fixed so as not to move relative to the laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B in the width direction and the front-rear direction.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the first fixing portion is described as a combination of the frames 311R, 311RB and the frames 41, 41B, but the specific example of the first fixing portion is not limited to this. For example, the frames 311R, 311RB may be in contact with both sides of the frames 41, 41B in the frontage direction.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the second fixing portion is described as a combination of the protrusions 421, 422 and the openings 321R, 322R, but the specific example of the second fixing portion is not limited to this. For example, the openings may be provided on the side rack side, and the protrusions may be provided on the laundry rack side. For example, the side rack may be screwed to the erected portion.

[0044] [Appendix 3] The laundry rack 3, 3B has upper portions 33R, 33L protruding forward at the upper ends of the pair of upright portions 32R, 32L, respectively. The rack system 2, 2B according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side rack 4, 4B also abuts against the upper portion 33R, 33L.

[0045] [Appendix 4] The laundry rack 3, 3B has a connecting portion 34 connecting a pair of upper portions 33R, 33L, The laundry racks 3 and 3B and the side racks 4 and 4B are The rack system (2, 2B) described in appendix 3, wherein the side rack (4, 4B) has a third fixing portion that is constrained at least in the vertical direction to the upper portion (33R, 33L) and / or the connecting portion (34).

[0046] According to Appendix 4, by providing a third fixing part in addition to the first and second fixing parts, the side racks 4, 4B can be fixed so as not to move relative to the laundry racks 3, 3B not only in the width direction and front-to-back direction but also in the up-down direction.

[0047] [Appendix 5] The rack system 2, 2A, 2B described in any one of Appendix 2 to Appendix 4, wherein the first fixing portion is formed by one of the base portion 31R, 31L and the side rack 4, 4A, 4B abutting on both sides in the width direction of the other.

[0048] According to Supplementary Note 5, by configuring one of the base portions 31R, 31L and the side racks 4, 4A, 4B to abut on both sides of the other in the frontage direction, the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be restrained in the frontage direction relative to the base portions 31R, 31L with a simple configuration.

[0049] [Appendix 6] The second fixing portion is configured such that openings 321R, 322R, 321L, 322L are provided on one of the standing portions 32R, 32L and the side racks 4, 4A, 4B, and protrusions 421, 422 are provided on the other of the standing portions 32R, 32L and the side racks 4, 4A, 4B. The openings 321R, 322R, 321L, and 322L are provided with small diameter openings and large diameter openings having diameters larger than the small diameter openings, The rack system 2, 2A, 2B according to any one of Appendix 2 to Appendix 5, wherein the protrusions 421, 422 are provided with a large diameter portion that can pass through a large diameter opening but cannot pass through a small diameter opening, and a small diameter portion that can pass through a small diameter opening.

[0050] According to Supplementary Note 6, by inserting the large diameter portion into the large diameter opening and moving the side racks 4, 4A, 4B downward, the small diameter portion moves to a position corresponding to the small diameter opening, and the large diameter portion is positioned at the back side of the small diameter opening, so that the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be constrained in the depth direction relative to the base portions 31R, 31L. At the same time, the first fixing portion can also be fixed, and the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be constrained in the frontage direction and depth direction relative to the base portions 31R, 31L with a simple configuration and simple operation.

[0051] In addition, the small diameter opening 322Rb provided in the opening 322R has been illustrated and described as the small diameter opening, but similar small diameter openings are also provided in the openings 321R, 321L, and 322L. The large diameter opening 322Ra provided in the opening 322R has been illustrated and described as the system opening, but similar large diameter openings are also provided in the openings 321R, 321L, and 322L. The large diameter portion 422a provided in the protrusion 422 has been illustrated and described as the large diameter portion, but a similar large diameter portion is also provided in the protrusion 421. The small diameter portion 422b provided in the protrusion 422 has been illustrated and described as the small diameter portion, but a similar small diameter portion is also provided in the protrusion 421.

[0052] [Appendix 7] The rack system 2, 2B according to any one of appendices 4 to 6, wherein the third fixing portion is configured by fixing the side rack 4, 4B to the upper portion 33R, 33L and / or the connecting portion 34 with a screw 432.

[0053] According to supplementary note 7, by fixing the side racks 4, 4B to the upper portions 33R, 33L and / or the connecting portion 34 with the screws 432, the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be reliably fixed to the base portions 31R, 31L.

[0054] [Appendix 8] A laundry rack 3, 3A, 3B which constitutes a rack system 2, 2A, 2B together with a side rack 4, 4A, 4B, A pair of base portions 31R, 31L are provided on either side of the washing machine in a width direction and include a portion having a first length in a depth direction; and upright portions 32R, 32L that are provided to rise from positions retreated from the front ends of the pair of base portions 31R, 31L toward the rear side and include portions having a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length, The laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B are configured so that the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can abut against the upper ends of the base portions 31R, 31L and the front ends of the upright portions 32R, 32L, and are also configured so that the side racks 4, 4A, 4B can be attached and detached.

[0055] [Appendix 9] Side racks 4, 4A, and 4B constitute the rack system 2, 2A, and 2B together with the laundry racks 3, 3A, and 3B, The side racks 4, 4A, 4B are configured to be able to abut against the upper ends of the base portions 31R, 31L of the laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B and the front ends of the upright portions 32R, 32L rising from the base portions 31R, 31L, and are configured to be detachable from the laundry racks 3, 3A, 3B.

[0056] The present embodiment has been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present disclosure is not limited to these specific examples. Any design modifications made by a person skilled in the art to these specific examples are also included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they have the features of the present disclosure. The elements of each of the above-mentioned specific examples and their arrangements, conditions, shapes, etc. are not limited to those exemplified and can be changed as appropriate. The combination of each of the elements of each of the above-mentioned specific examples can be changed as appropriate as long as no technical contradiction occurs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 2: Rack system 3: Laundry rack 4: Side rack 31R, 31L: Base section 32R, 32L: Standing section 33R, 33L: Upper part 34:Connection part

Claims

1. A rack system including a laundry rack and a side rack, The laundry rack is A pair of base portions are provided on either side of the washing machine in a width direction, the base portion including a portion having a first length in a depth direction; a standing portion provided to rise from a position retreated from a front end of each of the pair of base portions toward the rear side and including a portion having a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length, The side rack is A rack system that abuts the upper end of the base portion and the front end of the upright portion and is configured to be detachably attached to the laundry rack.

2. The laundry rack and the side rack are a first fixing portion that fixes the side rack to the base portion at least in a width direction; The rack system according to claim 1 , further comprising: a second fixing portion that restrains the side rack relative to the standing portion at least in the front-rear direction.

3. The laundry rack has an upper portion protruding forward at the upper end of each of the pair of upright portions, The rack system according to claim 2 , wherein the side rack also abuts against the upper portion.

4. The laundry rack has a connecting portion connecting the pair of upper portions, The laundry rack and the side rack are The rack system according to claim 3 , wherein the side rack has a third fixing portion that is constrained at least in the vertical direction relative to the upper portion and / or the connecting portion.

5. The rack system according to claim 2 , wherein the first fixing portion is configured by one of the base portion and the side rack abutting on both sides in a width direction of the other.

6. The second fixing portion is configured such that an opening is provided on one of the standing portion and the side rack, and a protrusion is provided on the other, The opening includes a small diameter opening and a large diameter opening having a diameter larger than that of the small diameter opening, The rack system according to claim 2 , wherein the protrusion has a large diameter portion that can pass through the large diameter opening but cannot pass through the small diameter opening, and a small diameter portion that can pass through the small diameter opening.

7. The rack system according to claim 4 , wherein the third fixing portion is configured by fixing the side rack to the upper portion and / or the connecting portion with a screw.

8. A laundry rack that constitutes a rack system together with a side rack, A pair of base portions are provided on either side of the washing machine in a width direction, the base portion including a portion having a first length in a depth direction; a standing portion provided to rise from a position retreated from a front end of each of the pair of base portions toward the rear side and including a portion having a second length in the depth direction that is shorter than the first length, The laundry rack is configured so that the side rack can abut against the upper end of the base portion and the front end of the upright portion, and the side rack is configured so that it can be attached and detached.

9. A side rack that constitutes a rack system together with a laundry rack, A side rack configured to be able to abut against the upper end of a base portion of the laundry rack and the front end of an upright portion rising from the base portion, and configured to be attachable and detachable to the laundry rack.

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