Housing fixture, and fixture system

Abstract

To provide a housing fixture that can house a truck and supply power to the truck while keeping an improvement in workability or an improvement in beauty in an office.SOLUTION: A housing fixture (1) for housing a truck in a housing space (S1) comprises a wall part (4) extending so as to intersect with a depth direction (DD) in which the truck is inserted in the housing space. The wall part is provided at a higher position than a body portion of the housed truck, and is provided with a power connection part (41) for power supply.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a storage container for storing at least one of a battery body and a cart equipped with a device having a battery, and a container system including the storage container.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, for the purpose of improving the comfort or aesthetics of work in the space where workers perform their duties, the spread of a cordless office that eliminates or reduces power supply units such as electrical outlets in the space has been promoted. Patent Document 1 discloses, for example, a portable power supply device for supplying power to electronic devices used by workers in a cordless office.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the convenience of a portable power supply device as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a need for a storage container that can store the power supply device and can supply power to the stored power supply device for charging or the like.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, a storage container according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a top plate and a top plate support portion that supports the top plate, and is a storage container for storing a cart in a storage space formed below the top plate. The storage container includes a wall portion that extends intersecting the depth direction in which the cart is inserted between the upper end and the lower end of the storage space. The wall portion is provided at a position higher than the main body portion of the cart when the cart is stored in the storage space, and a power connection portion for power supply is provided on the wall portion.

Effect of the Invention

[0006] The storage container according to one aspect of the present disclosure enables storage of a cart and power supply to an electronic device mounted on the cart, which can improve the comfort or aesthetics of work in an office.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] 〔Embodiment 1〕 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The members shown in each drawing of the present disclosure are merely examples and do not accurately show the scale of actual members. Also, for the purpose of more accurately illustrating the members, some of the members shown in each drawing of the present disclosure may be shown with omissions. The directions of the xyz axes shown in each drawing of the present disclosure correspond to each other.

[0009] <Storage Container: Overview> FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a storage container 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the storage container 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic rear view of the storage container 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of the storage container 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is another schematic plan view of the storage container 1 according to this embodiment.

[0010] Note that, for the purpose of more clearly showing the inside of the storage container 1, in FIG. 1, each part of the storage container 1 is shown through a first side panel 31, which will be described later. Also, for the same purpose, in FIG. 2, the illustration of the first side panel 31, a second side panel 32, which will be described later, and a part of an adjuster 34, which will be described later, are omitted. Further, for the purpose of more clearly showing a shelf portion 5 of the storage container 1, which will be described later, in FIG. 5, the illustration of a top plate 2 of the storage container 1 is omitted.

[0011] The storage container 1 according to this embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is a container having a space capable of storing a cart, which will be described later. The storage container 1 may be installed inside a work space, such as an office, where a plurality of workers perform work. As shown in FIG. 1, the storage container 1 includes a top plate 2, a top plate support portion 3 that supports the top plate 2, and a wall portion 4. Further, the storage container 1 may include a shelf portion 5, a stopper portion 6, and an eaves portion 7.

[0012] <Storage Container: Top Plate> The top plate 2 is a rigid panel-shaped member including a material such as wood, and may have a quadrangular shape in plan view as shown in FIG. 4. However, as long as the power supply unit 21 described later and a mobile battery or the like arranged in the power supply unit 21 can be held on the upper surface, the material and shape of the top plate 2 are not particularly limited.

[0013] As shown in each of FIGS. 1 to 4, a power supply unit 21 may be formed on the top plate 2. The power supply unit 21 receives power supply from a device such as a power source described later and enables power supply to a mobile battery arranged in the power supply unit 21. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the power supply unit 21 may include two power supply units 22 each having four power supply cells 22C on which a mobile battery can be arranged.

[0014] Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a top plate opening 23 that penetrates the top plate 2 in the vertical direction DV of the storage container 1 may be formed in the top plate 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vertical direction DV of the storage container 1 may be substantially parallel to the vertical direction, for example. Alternatively, the vertical direction DV may be a direction substantially parallel to the shortest line segment connecting the floor surface F of a space such as an office where the storage container 1 is installed to the upper surface of the top plate 2. Further, the vertical direction DV may be a direction substantially parallel to the normal direction of the floor surface F.

[0015] Here, the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1 may be the length from the floor surface F to the upper surface of the top plate 2 along the vertical direction DV, or the length from the floor surface F to the upper end of the power supply unit 21 or the like formed on the upper surface of the top plate 2. Alternatively, the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1 may be the length from the lower end of the top plate support portion 3 of the storage container 1 described later to the upper surface of the top plate 2 along the vertical direction DV. In the present embodiment, the case where the height dimension H1 is the length from the floor surface F to the upper surface of the top plate 2 along the vertical direction DV will be described as an example.

[0016] <Storage container: Top plate support portion> The top plate support portion 3 supports the top plate 2 in, for example, the space where the storage container 1 is installed. The top plate support portion 3 includes, for example, a first side panel 31, a second side panel 32, and a rear panel 33. Adjusters 34 may be formed at the lower ends of each of the first side panel 31, the second side panel 32, and the rear panel 33. The top plate support portion 3 may be disposed on the floor surface F via the adjusters 34 to support the top plate 2 with respect to the floor surface F. The adjusters 34 may be configured to adjust the length from the floor surface F to the upper surface of the top plate 2 by adjusting the distance between the lower end of the top plate support portion 3 and the floor surface F. The adjusters 34 may be formed at each of the four corners of the top plate support portion 3 in plan view. In this case, the storage container 1 may adjust the distance between each part of the top plate support portion 3 and the floor surface F by each of the adjusters 34 to adjust the horizontality of the upper surface of the top plate 2. The adjusters 34 may only be in contact with the floor surface F. In this case, the storage container 1 may be liftable and movable. Alternatively, the adjusters 34 may be fixed to the floor surface F by bolts or the like respectively. In other words, the storage container 1 may be fixed to the floor surface F.

[0017] The first side panel 31, the second side panel 32, and the rear panel 33 are rigid panel-shaped members including materials such as wood. However, the materials and shapes of the respective parts of the top plate support portion 3 are not limited to this. As long as the top plate 2 can be supported in the space where the storage container 1 is installed, the materials and shapes of the respective parts of the top plate support portion 3 are not particularly limited. For example, the top plate 2 may be fixed to the upper ends of the respective parts of the top plate support portion 3 via bolts or adhesives (not shown).

[0018] In the present disclosure, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 5, etc., the left - right direction facing the front of the storage container 1 is defined as the width direction DW. In this case, the first side panel 31 supports the vicinity of one end of the top plate 2 in the width direction DW, and the second side panel 32 supports the vicinity of the end of the top plate 2 in the width direction DW opposite to the first side panel 31. Each of the first side panel 31 and the second side panel 32 does not necessarily support each outermost end of the top plate 2 in the width direction DW. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, each of the first side panel 31 and the second side panel 32 may support the central side in the width direction DW rather than each outermost end of the top plate 2 in the width direction DW. Therefore, in plan view, the outermost ends of the top plate 2 in the width direction DW may protrude from each of the first side panel 31 and the second side panel 32.

[0019] Also, in the present disclosure, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 5, the direction toward the back side facing the front of the storage container 1 is defined as the depth direction DD. In this case, the back panel 33 supports the vicinity of the back side of the top plate 2 in the depth direction DD, in other words, the vicinity of the end on the back side of the storage container 1. The back panel 33 does not necessarily support the outermost end on the back side of the top plate 2 in the depth direction DD. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the back panel 33 may support the front side in the depth direction DD rather than the outermost end on the back side of the top plate 2 in the depth direction DD. Therefore, in plan view, the outermost end on the back side of the top plate 2 in the depth direction DD may protrude from the back panel 33.

[0020] Furthermore, a back opening 35 penetrating the back panel 33 in the depth direction DD may be formed in the back panel 33. The back opening 35 may be formed above a shelf portion 5 (described later) of the back panel 33. In particular, the back opening 35 may be formed in a part of the upper end of the back panel 33 in the up - down direction DV.

[0021] The storage container 1 has a space S1 formed by a floor surface F, a top plate 2, and a top plate support portion 3. In particular, the rear panel 33 shields the depth side in the depth direction DD of the space S1, in other words, the rear side. On the other hand, the storage container 1 does not have a member that supports the top plate 2 such as the top plate support portion 3 on the front side of the depth direction DD with respect to the rear panel 33. For this reason, an opening that communicates the inside and outside of the space S1 is formed on the front side of the storage container 1 by the floor surface F and the front end portions of the top plate 2 and the top plate support portion 3 on the front side in the depth direction DD. As will be described later, the opening functions as an opening into which the cart is inserted in order to store the cart in the space S1.

[0022] <Storage container: Wall portion> The wall portion 4 is, for example, a panel-shaped member that extends intersecting the depth direction DD in the space S1 and extends, for example, along the vertical direction. For example, the in-plane direction of the wall portion 4 may be substantially parallel to the rear panel 33. Further, the wall portion 4 is connected to, for example, the first side panel 31 and the second side panel 32, while being separated from both the top plate 2 and the floor surface F. For this reason, a gap V1 is formed between the upper end of the wall portion 4 and the top plate 2, and a gap V2 is formed between the wall portion 4 and the floor surface F in the space S1. As shown in FIG. 2, the size of the gap V2 in the vertical direction DV corresponds to the height H4 of the lower end of the wall portion 4 from the floor surface F.

[0023] The wall portion 4 is provided with a power connection portion 41 for power supply on the front surface on the front side in the depth direction DD. The power connection portion 41 is formed on the front side of the wall portion 4 in the depth direction DD and has a connection portion such as a socket capable of supplying power to an electronic device. The wall portion 4 may have two power connection portions 41 each having, for example, two sockets, in other words, may have a total of four connection portions capable of individually supplying power to an electronic device.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the dimension in the depth direction DD of the top plate 2 is defined as dimension D2, and the position at half of dimension D2 from the end in the depth direction DD of the top plate 2, in other words, the central position in the depth direction DD of the top plate 2 is defined as central position DC2. In this case, the wall portion 4 is located on the front side in the depth direction DD with respect to the central position DC2. In other words, the wall portion 4 is arranged on the front side of half of the depth direction DD of the top plate 2 in a side view.

[0025] <Storage container: Shelf portion> The shelf portion 5 is located between the lower end and the upper end of the space S1, in other words, between the upper surface of the floor surface F and the bottom surface of the top plate 2 in the space S1. The shelf portion 5 extends, for example, horizontally between the wall portion 4 and the rear panel 33, and in particular, the shelf portion 5 is connected to the wall portion 4. For this reason, the wall portion 4 extends along the vertical direction from the connection portion of the shelf portion 5, and in particular, the wall portion 4 extends in both the upward and downward directions in the vertical direction from the connection portion of the shelf portion 5. In the present disclosure, the "horizontal direction" may refer to any direction orthogonal to the vertical direction, or may refer to any direction orthogonal to the up-down direction DV.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2, a position at a height up to half of the height dimension H1 from the floor surface F is defined as central position HC1. In this case, the height H5 of the bottom surface of the shelf portion 5 from the floor surface F is greater than the height of the central position HC1 from the floor surface F, in other words, the shelf portion 5 is located above the central position HC1. Further in other words, the shelf portion 5 is arranged at a height of at least half of the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, a shelf portion opening 51 penetrating the shelf portion 5 in the up-down direction DV may be formed in the shelf portion 5.

[0027] The wall portion 4 and the shelf portion 5 may be made of a rigid material such as wood, for example, but are not limited thereto. For example, as long as the wall portion 4 can hold the power connection portion 41 and the shelf portion 5 can hold the devices arranged on the shelf portion 5, they may be made of various conventionally known materials.

[0028] <Storage container: Stopper portion and eaves portion> The stopper portion 6 is disposed within the space S1 and protrudes forward in the depth direction DD from the rear panel 33. In particular, the stopper portion 6 protrudes from the lower portion of the rear panel 33, particularly from below the lower end of the wall portion 4 in the vertical direction DV. The stopper portion 6 may be connected to the first side panel 31 and the second side panel 32.

[0029] When a cart described later is inserted into the storage container 1, the stopper portion 6 can function as a bumper by coming into contact with the cart. Therefore, from the viewpoint of reducing the impact on each part of the storage container 1 and the cart due to contact with the stopper portion 6, at least a part of the stopper portion 6 that can come into contact with the cart, for example, a part on the front side in the depth direction DD, may contain a material having elasticity such as ABS resin. In particular, at least a part of the stopper portion 6 that can come into contact with the cart may contain at least one of a material having higher elasticity and a material having lower rigidity than the materials of the top plate 2, the top plate support portion 3, the wall portion 4, or the shelf portion 5.

[0030] The eaves portion 7 protrudes rearward in the depth direction DD from the upper end of the wall portion 4. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the eaves portion 7 overlaps a part of the shelf portion 5 in plan view. The eaves portion 7 may contain the same material as the top plate 2, the top plate support portion 3, the wall portion 4, or the shelf portion 5.

[0031] <Storage container: Storage space> The space S1 has a space S2 partitioned by the top plate support portion 3, the wall portion 4, the shelf portion 5, and the floor surface F, and a space S3 partitioned by the top plate 2, the top plate support portion 3, and the shelf portion 5. The space S2 communicates with the outside of the storage container 1 via the gap V2, and the space S3 communicates with the outside of the storage container 1 via the gap V1. Also, the space S2 and the space S3 may communicate with each other via the shelf opening 51, and the space S3 and the outside of the storage container 1 may communicate with each other via at least one of the top plate opening 23 and the rear opening 35.

[0032] As will be described later, each of the space S2 and the space S3 becomes a space where a part of the cart is located when the cart described later is inserted into the storage container 1. Therefore, the space S2 and the space S3 function as a part of the storage space for storing the cart in the storage container 1.

[0033] Space S1 including space S2 and space S3 is formed by top plate 2 and top plate support portion 3. The top plate 2 is quadrangular in plan view, and each part of the top plate support portion 3 includes a panel-shaped member. For this reason, the storage container 1 forms the space S1 only by supporting, for example, the vicinity of three sides in the plan view of the top plate 2 by each part of the top plate support portion 3. Therefore, the storage container 1 realizes a storage space including the space S1 capable of storing a cart described later with a simpler configuration.

[0034] <Cart> A furniture system including the storage container 1 and a cart that can be stored in the storage container 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the furniture system 8 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 shows an example in which three carts T described later are stored. Further, FIG. 6 shows the furniture system 8 in an example in which the furniture system 8 is arranged in the power supply unit 21 on the top plate 2 and includes a mobile battery MV that is used independently of the cart T.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, the cart T includes a mounting portion T1, a support column T2, an arm T3, and a caster T4.

[0036] The mounting portion T1 is configured to be able to mount the battery main body V shown in FIG. 1. The mounting portion T1 has, for example, a bottom portion and side portions erected on the bottom portion, and the battery main body V can be mounted on the mounting portion T1 by arranging the battery main body V on the bottom portion and inside the side portions. Further, the mounting portion T1 may be able to mount devices having batteries in addition to the battery main body V shown in FIG. 1.

[0037] The support column T2 is connected to the mounting portion T1 and extends, for example, in substantially the same direction as the vertical direction DV. Wiring connected to the battery main body V mounted on the mounting portion T1 may be formed inside the support column T2. The support column T2 may be erected upward, for example, from the end portion of the mounting portion T1 in plan view.

[0038] The arm T3 protrudes from the support column T2, for example, substantially parallel to the horizontal direction, and has a connection part such as a power outlet capable of supplying power to an electronic device. In particular, in a plan view, the arm T3 protrudes from the support column T2 toward the center side of the mounting part T1. For this reason, in a plan view, the mounting part T1 and the arm T3 overlap. Power may be supplied from the battery body V mounted on the mounting part T1 to the connection part of the arm T3 through the wiring inside the support column T2.

[0039] The caster T4 is a rolling body formed, for example, at the lower part of the mounting part T1 and in contact with the floor surface F. For example, a user of the cart T can move the cart T by rolling the caster T4 while gripping the support column T2 or the arm T3.

[0040] For example, a user of the cart T moves the cart T to an arbitrary location within the office and supplies power from the battery body V on the mounting part T1 to an electronic device used for work at that location through the connection part of the arm T3. Thereby, the user can perform work while supplying power to an electronic device used for work at an arbitrary location within the office, including a location where no power outlet or the like is provided in the vicinity. Therefore, the cart T improves the comfort of the user's work, particularly in a space where there is no power supply part such as a cordless office or where the power supply part is limited to only certain positions.

[0041] The device used by the user of the cart T can receive power supply from a device such as the battery body V on the mounting part T1 through the connection part of the arm T3. For this reason, in the present disclosure, the mounting part T1 of the cart T and the device on the mounting part T1 are members for the main function of the cart T that enables power supply to an electronic device used by the user for work, and thus can be regarded as the main body part of the cart T.

[0042] <Storage of the Cart in a Storage Container> The accommodation of the cart T in the storage container 1 according to this embodiment is realized by inserting the cart T into the space S1 of the storage container 1. Specifically, when accommodating the cart T in the storage container 1, the cart T is moved from the front side of the storage container 1 toward the back side in the depth direction DD, and the cart T is inserted into the space S1. As a result, when the cart T is accommodated in the storage container 1, the main body portion of the cart T including the mounting portion T1 and the battery body V etc. on the mounting portion T1 is inserted into the space S2 through the gap V2, and the arm T3 is inserted into the space S3 through the gap V1.

[0043] Therefore, the gap V2 and the space S2 are designed so that at least the mounting portion T1 of the cart T and the main body portion of the cart T including the battery body V etc. on the mounting portion T1 can be inserted. In particular, the height of the gap V2 from the floor surface F, in other words, the height H4 of the lower end of the wall portion 4 from the floor surface F, is larger than the height of the battery body V on the mounting portion T1 from the floor surface F. More specifically, the wall portion 4 is provided at a position higher than the devices such as the mounting portion T1 which is the main body portion of the cart T and the battery body V etc. on the mounting portion T1 when the cart T is accommodated in the space S1.

[0044] The protruding distance of the stopper portion 6 from the back panel 33 may be determined so that when the cart T is accommodated in the storage container 1, the stopper portion 6 comes into contact with any part of the main body portion of the cart T before the cart T interferes with the wall portion 4. The stopper portion 6 reduces the influence on the cart T, the devices such as the battery body V on the mounting portion T1 of the cart T, and the respective parts of the storage container 1 due to the contact between the cart T and the respective parts of the other storage container 1 such as the wall portion 4.

[0045] In addition, the gap V1 and the space S3 are designed such that at least the arm T3 of the carriage T can be inserted. For example, the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1 is larger than the height dimension of the carriage T. Also, the height H7 from the floor surface F of the upper surface of the eaves portion 7 is smaller than the height dimension of the carriage T. The size of the gap V1 along the vertical direction DV may be such that a user's finger or the like can be inserted. Thereby, when the carriage T is stored in the storage container 1 by the user or taken out from the storage container 1, the user's finger may be inserted together with the arm T3 or the like of the carriage T into the gap V1.

[0046] Since a protruding portion such as the arm T3 at the upper part of the carriage T can be inserted into the gap V1, the storage container 1 can store the carriage T having a complicated structure as described above. Also, the storage container 1 provided with the gap V1 improves the handling of the carriage T during the storage and removal of the carriage T with respect to the storage container 1, such as moving the carriage T while gripping the arm T3 and inserting and removing it into and from the gap V1 of the arm T3.

[0047] In a state where the carriage T is stored in the storage container 1, the entire carriage T may be hidden by the top plate support portion 3 in a side view and a rear view of the storage container 1, or the entire carriage T may be hidden by the top plate 2 in a plan view of the storage container 1. In other words, by storing the carriage T in the storage container 1, the entire carriage T may fit within the space S1 of the storage container 1. In this case, since the carriage T stored in the storage container 1 is less visible, the aesthetics of the office where the storage container 1 storing the carriage T is installed are improved. However, it is not limited to this, and a part of the carriage T may be inserted into the space S1 of the storage container 1.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 1, three carriages T may be arranged in the width direction DW and stored in the storage container 1. For this reason, the dimensions in the width direction DW of the top plate 2, the rear panel 33, etc. may be set in consideration of the above. However, it is not limited to this, and the space S1 of the storage container 1 only needs to have a size capable of storing at least one carriage T.

[0049] In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, mobile batteries MV may be arranged on each of the power supply cells 22C of the power supply unit 21 on the top plate 2. As a result, at least one mobile battery MV may be arranged in the storage container 1.

[0050] <Power supply to the stored cart> Devices such as the battery body V on the mounting part T1 of the stored cart T may be connected to a connection part such as an outlet of the power supply connection part 41 of the wall part 4 via the cord VC as shown in FIG. 6. As a result, the storage container 1 realizes power supply to devices such as the battery body V mounted on the stored cart T via the power supply connection part 41. Note that power supply to the power supply connection part 41 may be realized using a device such as a power supply (not shown) arranged on the shelf part 5, in other words, in the space S3.

[0051] Similar to the power supply connection part 41 according to the present embodiment, the power supply connection part 41 may have a connection part capable of individually supplying power to all of the devices such as the battery body V mounted on each of the three carts T stored in the storage container 1. In particular, since the power supply connection part 41 has, for example, four outlets, power can be supplied from the three outlets to the battery body V of each of the three stored carts T, and one of the spare outlets can be secured. However, it is not limited to this, and the power supply connection part 41 only needs to be able to supply power to devices such as the battery body V mounted on at least one of the carts T stored in the storage container 1.

[0052] The storage container 1 having the shelf part 5 on the back side of the wall part 4 enables power supply to the power supply connection part 41 and the like to be realized by a device that is difficult to visually recognize from the outside of the storage container 1. For this reason, the storage container 1 improves the aesthetics of the space such as an office where the storage container 1 is installed, enables power supply to devices such as the battery body V on the mounting part T1 of the stored cart T, and improves the comfort of work for the user who uses the cart T.

[0053] When the remaining battery level of the battery body V on the mounting part T1 of the cart T used by the user decreases, the user may re-store the cart T in the storage container 1, connect the power connection part 41 and the battery body V, and charge the battery body V. During this time, the user may obtain another cart T stored in the storage container 1 and continue the work.

[0054] As described above, the storage container 1 realizes the storage of the cart T and the power supply to devices such as the battery body V on the cart T. Therefore, the storage container 1 can store a cart T that can improve the comfort or aesthetics of work in a space such as an office, and can supply power to the stored cart T. In addition, the storage container 1 improves the comfort of the work of the user using the cart T, and improves the aesthetics of the space such as the office where the storage container 1 is installed by making it difficult to visually recognize the stored cart T.

[0055] The furniture system 8 including the storage container 1 in which the cart T is stored improves the comfort of the user's work, especially in a space where there is no power supply part such as a wireless office or where the power supply part is only in a limited position. In particular, a space without or with few power supply parts such as a wireless office reduces the routing of wiring in the space to improve work efficiency, and improves the comfort of the user in the space by improving the aesthetics of the space. Therefore, the furniture system 8 can provide a more comfortable work for the user even in a space such as a wireless office where power supply to devices used separately for work is required while providing work efficiency and comfort as described above.

[0056] <Effect achieved by the structure in the storage space> The wall part 4 is arranged on the front side of the depth direction DD of the top plate 2 in a side view and closer to the front side than half of the depth direction DD of the top plate 2. For this reason, the storage container 1 can enlarge the space on the side of the back panel 33 rather than the wall part 4, for example, the space S2 and the space S3. Thereby, the storage container 1 realizes the enlargement of the space S2 in which the main body part of the cart T is stored and the space S3 in which devices such as a power supply for supplying power to the power connection part 41 and the like are arranged, while reducing the enlargement of the entire storage container 1.

[0057] The wall portion 4 extends downward from the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. Therefore, the wall portion 4 enables the power connection portion 41 to be arranged at a position closer to devices such as the battery body V on the mounting portion T1 of the housed cart T. When the distance between the power connection portion 41 and the battery body V is short, the length of the cord VC between the power connection portion 41 and the battery body V becomes short. Accordingly, the storage container 1, with the above configuration, makes it difficult to visually recognize the cord VC from outside the storage container 1, and improves the aesthetic appearance of the office where the storage container 1 is installed.

[0058] A shelf opening 51 that communicates the space S2 and the space S3 is formed in the shelf portion 5. Thereby, the storage container 1 can supply power from the device arranged in the space S3 to the power connection portion 41 by a cord or the like passing through the shelf opening 51. Since the cord is located on the back side of the storage container 1 rather than the wall portion 4 and in front of the back panel 33 in the depth direction DD, it is difficult to be visually recognized from outside the storage container 1. Accordingly, the storage container 1, with the above configuration, simplifies the routing of a cord or the like from the device on the shelf portion 5 to the power connection portion 41 while improving the aesthetic appearance of the office where the storage container 1 is installed.

[0059] The eaves portion 7 located at the upper end of the wall portion 4 makes it difficult to visually recognize the device on the shelf portion 5 from outside the storage container 1. In particular, the eaves portion 7 makes it difficult to visually recognize the device on the shelf portion 5 from outside the storage container 1 even when the size of the gap V1 in the vertical direction DV is enlarged in order to improve the handling of the cart T by the user. Therefore, the storage container 1 provided with the eaves portion 7 can improve the aesthetic appearance of the office where the storage container 1 is installed and can improve the handling of the cart T during the storage and removal of the cart T with respect to the storage container 1.

[0060] <Power Supply to Mobile Battery> In addition, by the power supply unit 21 supplying power to the mobile batteries MV respectively arranged in the power supply cells 22C, the storage container 1 may also supply power to the mobile batteries MV arranged in the power supply unit 21. The power supply unit 21 may receive power from the devices on the shelf unit 5 described above and supply power to each mobile battery MV.

[0061] For example, a user of the mobile battery MV obtains the mobile battery MV arranged in the storage container 1 and supplies power from the mobile battery MV to an electronic device used for work at any location within the office. Thereby, the user can perform work while supplying power to an electronic device used for work at any location within the office, including locations where there is no power outlet or the like in the vicinity.

[0062] When the remaining battery level of the mobile battery MV used by the user decreases, the user may charge the mobile battery MV by arranging the mobile battery MV again in the power supply unit 21 of the storage container 1. During this time, the user may obtain another mobile battery MV arranged in the storage container 1 and continue work.

[0063] As described above, the storage container 1 can realize power supply to the mobile battery MV that improves the comfort of the user's work in a space where there is no power supply unit or there is only a limited power supply unit, such as a cordless office, by the power supply unit 21. The furniture system 8 including the storage container 1 in which the mobile battery MV is arranged improves the comfort of the user's work, particularly in a space where there is no power supply unit or there is only a limited power supply unit, such as a cordless office.

[0064] On the top plate 2, a top plate opening 23 is formed that communicates the space S3 with the outside of the storage container 1, particularly the upper part of the top plate 2. Thereby, the storage container 1 can supply power from the equipment arranged in the space S3 to the power supply unit 21 through a cord or the like passing through the top plate opening 23. The cord is less visible compared to, for example, a cord or the like that connects a power source located outside the storage container 1 and the power supply unit 21. Therefore, with the above configuration, the storage container 1 simplifies the routing of a cord or the like from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the power supply unit 21 while improving the aesthetics of the office where the storage container 1 is installed.

[0065] <Discharge of heat inside the storage container> When equipment is arranged on the shelf portion 5 and power supply to the power connection portion 41, the power supply unit 21, etc. is executed, the equipment may generate heat. For this reason, the storage container 1 may have a mechanism for discharging the heat generated from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the outside. Thereby, the storage container 1 reduces the influence of the heat generated from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 on each part of the storage container 1, the cart T stored in the storage container 1, and the mobile battery MV arranged in the storage container 1.

[0066] In particular, above the space S3, a gap V1, a top plate opening 23, and a rear opening 35 that communicate with the outside of the storage container 1 are formed. Generally, heat tends to propagate upward in a gas. Therefore, the storage container 1 having the gap V1, the top plate opening 23, and the rear opening 35 above the space S3 efficiently discharges the heat generated from the equipment in the space S3 including the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the outside.

[0067] Furthermore, the shelf portion 5 is arranged at a height of at least half of the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1. For this reason, the storage container 1 can bring the distance between the equipment on the shelf portion 5 and each of the above-described openings that communicate the space S3 and the outside of the storage container 1 closer. In addition, with the above configuration, the storage container 1 reduces the depth from the bottom surface of the top plate 2 on the upper surface of the shelf portion 5 to reduce the volume of the space S3, thereby reducing the heat capacity of the gas in the space S3. Therefore, the storage container 1 efficiently discharges the heat generated from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the outside.

[0068] In particular, the rear opening 35 of the rear panel 33 is located above the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. For this reason, the rear opening 35 promotes the discharge of heat from the equipment arranged on the shelf portion 5, and enables the arrangement of equipment on the shelf portion 5 from the outside of the storage container 1 via the rear opening 35, the operation of the equipment, etc. Further, the storage container 1 may realize the connection between the equipment below the storage container 1 and the equipment on the shelf portion 5 via the rear opening 35. Therefore, with the above configuration, the storage container 1 efficiently discharges the heat generated from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the outside while improving the handling of the equipment on the shelf portion 5.

[0069] 〔Embodiment 2〕 <Modification examples of the shelf portion and the rear opening> Other embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In a plurality of embodiments of the present disclosure, members having the same function are given the same member numbers, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0070] The storage container 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic rear view of the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment. Also in the present embodiment, for the purpose of more clearly showing the inside of the storage container 1, in FIG. 7, each part of the storage container 1 is shown through the first side panel 31. Also for the same purpose, in FIG. 8, the illustration of the first side panel 31, the second side panel 32, and a part of the adjuster 34 is omitted.

[0071] The storage container 1 according to this embodiment has a different formation position of the shelf portion 5 as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 compared to the storage container 1 according to the previous embodiment. In particular, the shelf portion 5 according to this embodiment is connected to the lower end in the vertical direction DV of the wall portion 4. For this reason, the wall portion 4 extends only upward in the vertical direction DV from the connection portion with the shelf portion 5, and the power connection portion 41 is located above the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. The shelf portion 5 according to this embodiment may have the same configuration as the shelf portion 5 according to the previous embodiment except for the difference in the formation position described above. However, the shelf portion 5 according to this embodiment does not necessarily need to include the shelf opening 51.

[0072] Furthermore, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment may have a greater length in the vertical direction DV of the rear opening 35 as shown in FIG. 9 compared to the storage container 1 according to the previous embodiment. For example, the length in the vertical direction DV of the rear opening 35 according to this embodiment may be enlarged to such an extent that the equipment on the shelf portion 5 cannot be visually recognized from the rear of the storage container 1. However, the rear opening 35 according to this embodiment is not limited to this, and may have the same configuration as the rear opening 35 according to the previous embodiment.

[0073] Except for the above, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the storage container 1 according to the previous embodiment. Therefore, for the same reasons as those described in the previous embodiment, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment improves the comfort of the work of the user using the cart T and also improves the aesthetic appearance of the space such as the office where the storage container 1 is installed. Also in this embodiment, the furniture system 8 including the storage container 1 in which the cart T is stored improves the comfort of the work of the user in a space where there is no power supply unit such as a cordless office or there is a power supply unit only in a limited position.

[0074] In addition, in the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment, by setting the formation position of the shelf portion 5 at the lower end of the wall portion 4, a wider space S3 can be secured, enabling the storage of larger equipment on the shelf portion 5. Further, the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment has a power connection portion 41 above the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. Therefore, the storage container 1 does not need to route a cord through the shelf opening 51 for power supply from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the power connection portion 41. Thus, the storage container 1 simplifies the configuration of the shelf portion 5 or simplifies the routing of the wiring from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the power connection portion 41.

[0075] In the present embodiment, since the formation position of the shelf portion 5 is at the lower end of the wall portion 4, the distances from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 to the gap V1, the top plate opening 23, and the rear opening 35 become longer. However, when the length of the rear opening 35 in the vertical direction DV is large in the present embodiment, the storage container 1 can efficiently discharge the heat generated from the equipment on the shelf portion 5 through the rear opening 35. Also, when the length of the rear opening 35 in the vertical direction DV is large, the storage container 1 simplifies the arrangement or operation of the equipment on the shelf portion 5 from the outside of the storage container 1 through the rear opening 35.

[0076] 〔Embodiment 3〕 <Modification example of the wall portion> The storage container 1 according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a schematic side view of the storage container 1 according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment as well, for the purpose of more clearly showing the inside of the storage container 1, the illustration of the first side panel 31, the second side panel 32, and a part of the adjuster 34 is omitted in FIG. 11.

[0077] The storage container 1 according to this embodiment has a smaller length in the vertical direction DV of the wall portion 4 as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 compared to the storage container 1 according to Embodiment 1. In particular, the wall portion 4 according to this embodiment does not have a portion that extends downward from the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV compared to the wall portion 4 according to Embodiment 1. For this reason, also in this embodiment, the formation position of the shelf portion 5 is the lower end of the wall portion 4. Further, the wall portion 4 according to this embodiment has a power connection portion 41 above the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. Also, the shelf portion 5 according to this embodiment does not necessarily need to include a shelf opening 51. Note that the wall portion 4 according to this embodiment is not limited to a configuration that does not have any portion that extends downward from the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV, and may have a portion that protrudes downward from the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV.

[0078] Except for the above, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the storage container 1 according to Embodiment 1. Therefore, for the same reasons as described above, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment improves the comfort of the work of the user using the cart T and improves the aesthetics of the space such as an office where the storage container 1 is installed. Also in this embodiment, the furniture system 8 including the storage container 1 in which the cart T is stored improves the comfort of the work of the user in a space where there is no power supply section such as a cordless office or there is a power supply section only at limited positions.

[0079] Further, since the wall portion 4 according to this embodiment does not have a portion that extends downward from the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV, the ratio of the length of the gap V2 in the vertical direction DV to the height dimension H1 of the storage container 1 according to this embodiment increases. For this reason, the storage container 1 according to this embodiment can increase the height of the main body portion of the cart T that can be accommodated in the space S2 while reducing the increase in size of the storage container 1 itself. The storage container 1 according to this embodiment enables the accommodation of the cart T without increasing the size of the storage container 1 itself even when devices such as the battery main body V mounted on the cart T are increased in size in the vertical direction DV.

[0080] Furthermore, since the formation position of the shelf portion 5 is the lower end of the wall portion 4, the storage container 1 has the power connection portion 41 above the shelf portion 5 in the vertical direction DV. Therefore, for the same reasons as those described in the previous embodiment, the storage container 1 simplifies the configuration of the shelf portion 5 or simplifies the routing of the wiring from the devices on the shelf portion 5 to the power connection portion 41.

[0081] <Contribution to SDGs> The furniture system 8 according to each embodiment provides the user with further comfort in a space where tasks such as a cordless office can be comfortably performed. The tasks performed in a space such as an office form the basis of social or economic activities. Therefore, the furniture system 8 that provides the user with a space where the tasks can be comfortably performed contributes to the smooth promotion of the social or economic activities by the user and contributes to the economic development. Such an effect also contributes to the achievement of, for example, Goal 8, "Decent Work and Economic Growth," of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations.

[0082] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present disclosure.

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[0083] 1 Storage container 2 Top plate 3 Top plate support portion 4 Wall portion 5 Shelf portion 6 Stopper portion 7 Eaves portion 8 Furniture system 21 Power supply portion 23 Top plate opening 33 Rear panel 35 Rear opening 41 Power connection portion H1 Height dimension S1 Space (storage space) V1 Gap T Cart V battery body MV mobile battery DD depth direction DV up and down direction

Claims

1. A storage container comprising a top plate and a top plate support portion for supporting the top plate, for storing a cart in a storage space formed below the top plate, comprising a wall portion extending intersecting the depth direction in which the cart is inserted between the upper end and the lower end of the storage space, wherein the wall portion is provided at a position higher than the main body portion of the cart when the cart is stored in the storage space, and a power connection portion for power supply is provided on the wall portion. A storage container.

2. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein the wall portion is disposed on the front side of the midpoint in the depth direction of the top plate in a side view.

3. The storage container according to claim 1, further comprising a stopper portion disposed in the storage space and capable of functioning as a bumper by contacting the cart when the cart is inserted.

4. The storage container according to claim 1, further comprising a shelf portion extending along the horizontal direction between the upper end and the lower end of the storage space, wherein the wall portion is connected to the front side in the depth direction of the shelf portion and extends along the vertical direction from the connection portion with the shelf portion.

5. The storage container according to claim 4, wherein the wall portion extends below the shelf portion.

6. The storage container according to claim 4, wherein the shelf portion is disposed at a height of at least half of the height dimension of the storage container.

7. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein a gap is formed between the upper end of the wall portion and the bottom surface of the top plate.

8. The storage container according to claim 1, comprising an eaves portion protruding to the rear side in the depth direction from the upper end of the wall portion.

9. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein the top plate has a quadrangular shape in plan view, and the top plate support portion includes a panel-shaped member.

10. The storage container according to claim 1, further comprising a rear panel for shielding the rear side of the storage space, wherein a rear opening penetrating the rear panel in the depth direction is formed in the rear panel.

11. The storage container according to claim 1, further comprising a shelf portion extending along the horizontal direction between the upper end and the lower end of the storage space, wherein the rear opening is located above the shelf portion.

12. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein a top plate opening penetrating the top plate in the vertical direction of the storage container is formed in the top plate.

13. The storage container according to claim 1, wherein a power supply portion capable of supplying power to a mobile battery used independently of the cart is disposed on the top plate.

14. A storage container system comprising the storage container according to claim 13 and the mobile battery.

15. A storage container system comprising the storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 13 and a cart on which at least one of a battery body and a device having a battery is mounted.

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