Locker
The U-shaped structure with interchangeable components in storage units addresses the challenge of changing door opening directions by enabling easy conversion between right and left openings, enhancing space efficiency and aesthetic appeal while maintaining structural integrity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024027238
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage units, such as delivery boxes and lockers, face challenges in accommodating changes to the opening direction of their doors from right to left after manufacturing, due to fixed hinge structures that are welded or directly attached, limiting flexibility and installation convenience.
A U-shaped structure with interchangeable hand-side and hanging-side components allows for easy switching of door opening direction by swapping these structures without altering their positions, utilizing a U-shaped cross-section to bridge the top and bottom surfaces of the storage unit, enabling common components for both directions.
This design facilitates easy conversion between right-opening and left-opening without installation errors, enhances interior space utilization, and supports various installation environments by allowing for symmetrical or asymmetrical door designs, while maintaining structural balance and concealing hinges and locks for a minimalist aesthetic.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to a U-shaped structure used in the opening and closing mechanism of a door of a storage body, and more specifically, to a structural technology for a storage body that allows the opening and closing direction to be easily changed between right-opening and left-opening by providing a hanging side structure and a hand-end side structure within the storage area of the storage body, and that minimizes the joints of the door, creating a minimalist, noiseless space that can be seen visually from the outside. [Background technology]
[0002] In the logistics industry, the expanding demand in the e-commerce market and a shortage of drivers are putting an increasing burden on delivery companies. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Survey on the Actual State of Parcel Redelivery" conducted in October 2019, redeliveries due to recipient absence account for 15% of all parcel deliveries, making redelivery a major issue. As a result, drop-off delivery is gaining attention as one of the various delivery methods that can help reduce redeliveries.
[0003] Drop-off delivery is a method of delivering products without face-to-face contact, where the package is delivered to a location designated in advance by the purchaser. The location that can be specified varies depending on the delivery company and the e-commerce mall used, but generally, a delivery box within the delivery address is used. It can be used not only when the customer is not at home, but also when the customer is busy at home, so it is highly convenient for not only the delivery company but also the purchaser, and is also hygienic as it avoids close contact when handing over the package, and is attracting attention now that diverse lifestyles have become commonplace.
[0004] Delivery boxes, which are often used for such drop-off deliveries, are often installed at front doors or entrances, and depending on the structure of the building and the arrangement of walls and installed objects, it must be decided at the manufacturing stage whether the door will open to the right or left.For example, in delivery boxes that have multiple storage areas arranged above, below, left, and right, the left and right opening direction of each door must be decided at the time of manufacturing, and there is the problem that it cannot be accommodated if the left and right opening direction needs to be changed after manufacturing.This problem is also present in cabinets, lockers, mailboxes, etc.
[0005] In light of this current situation, various technical proposals have been made. The technology described in Patent Document 1 allows the door to open either left or right, and takes into consideration the fact that it is installed on the top and bottom surfaces and wiring. However, the technology in Patent Document 1 fixes an upper hinge member with an L-shaped cross section directly to the housing.
[0006] The technology described in Patent Document 2 allows the door to open either left or right, but the hinge members that support the door for opening and closing are welded directly to the housing.
[0007] Furthermore, the technology described in Patent Document 3 allows the door to be opened and closed from either the left or right side. However, this technology is characterized by the fact that the door can be opened and closed from either the left or right side. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-221184 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-37619 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-231937 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0009] The present invention aims to provide a U-shaped structure used in the opening and closing mechanism of the door of a storage unit, such as a delivery box, which can easily change the opening and closing direction between right-opening and left-opening. [Means for solving the problem]
[0010] The first locker of the present invention is a locker having a storage section for storing items and a door provided on the front of the storage section, and is equipped with a hand-side structure capable of storing a lock for locking the door inside, and a hanging-side structure capable of attaching a hinge for attaching the door, wherein the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure can be interchanged and fixed in the same positions in the storage section.
[0011] A second locker of the present invention is a locker in which, in the first locker, the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure bridge the top and bottom surfaces of the storage section.
[0012] A third locker of the present invention is the second locker, wherein the cross section of the hand end structure and the hanging base structure is U-shaped.
[0013] The fourth locker of the present invention is a locker in which, in the third locker, the hand-end structure is formed so that the hinge can be attached, and the hanging-end structure is formed so that the lock can be stored inside.
[0014] A fifth rocker of the present invention is the fourth rocker, wherein the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure are formed in the same shape.
[0015] A sixth locker of the present invention is the third locker, wherein the width of the hanging-side structure is smaller than the width of the hand-end-side structure.
[0016] A seventh locker of the present invention is any one of the first to sixth lockers, wherein the lock is an electronic lock. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration of a U-shaped structure used in the door opening and closing mechanism of a housing body according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration when the hanging base structure and the hand end structure according to the present invention have a common shape. [Figure 3] 10 is a diagram illustrating the state in which the hanging base structure and the hand end structure of the present invention span the top and bottom surfaces of the housing body. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of an embodiment showing a state in which multiple U-shaped structures used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage body according to the present invention are stacked in layers, each with a right-hand hanging point. [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an electronic lock 83 is incorporated into the hand-side structure according to the present invention and wired within the space area formed between the hand-side structure and the side wall of the housing body. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment in which the door of the present invention can be opened and closed in either the left or right direction, allowing the door to be provided in an appropriate opening and closing direction in relation to a wall or other installed object. [Figure 7] This is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which three stacked storage units equipped with a U-shaped structure used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage unit of the present invention are arranged in two rows, with the right row consisting of a left-hand hanging point and the left row consisting of a right-hand hanging point. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following description will be given based on the drawings. However, the shapes and configurations are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and may be modified within the scope of the effects achieved as a creation of the technical idea of the present embodiment.
[0019] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the basic configuration of a U-shaped structure 1 used in the door opening and closing mechanism of a storage body in this embodiment, where FIG. 1(a) shows the hand-side structure 60 and FIG. 1(b) shows the hanging-side structure 50.
[0020] The U-shaped structure 1 includes a hanging-side structure 50 and a hand-side structure 60. In one example of the U-shaped structure 1 shown in FIG. 1 , the hand-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 have different shapes, and each is provided with the necessary fixing portion 30, positioning portion 31, hinge mounting portion 71, lock mounting portion 81, and lock engagement portion 82. By swapping the positions of the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-side structure 60 and flipping the door 20 upside down, it is possible to easily change the door opening from right-side to left-side. As shown in FIG. 1 , by using different components for the hand-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50, for example, the width (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “width”) of the hanging-side structure 50 in the left-right direction can be made smaller than that of the hand-side structure 60, which is equipped with an electronic lock 83 (described later), allowing for a larger entrance to the storage unit 10 (described later). This results in a wider interior space and avoids operational errors such as incorrect installation of the door 20.
[0021] Figure 2 is a basic configuration explanatory diagram that explains the basic configuration when the hanging base side structure 50 and the hand side structure 60 in this embodiment have a common shape, Figure 2(a) shows the hand side structure 60 that has the same shape as the hanging base side structure 50, and Figure 2(b) shows the hanging base side structure 50 that has the same shape as the hand side structure 60.
[0022] In an example of the U-shaped structure 1 shown in Figure 2, the end-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 have the same shape, and each is provided with the necessary fixing parts 30, positioning parts 31, hinge mounting parts 71, lock mounting parts 81, and lock engaging parts 82, making it possible to easily change the door 20 to open from the right or left by turning it upside down without changing the positions of the hanging-side structure 50 and the end-side structure 60. As shown in Figure 2, sharing the same components between the end-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 reduces the workload during manufacturing and also prevents work errors such as incorrectly attaching the end-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50.
[0023] The U-shaped structure 1 used in the opening and closing mechanism for the door 20 of the housing 10 is a structure used in an opening and closing mechanism that opens and closes the door 20 in the left-right direction, which is provided on the front (or forward) of the housing 10 described later and shown in Figures 4 to 7, and the structure 1 is composed of a hanging-side structure 50 and a hand-side structure 60. The U-shaped structure 1 is formed, for example, in the shape of a hollow, approximately column. The U-shaped structure 1 has a cross section formed by a panel portion 11 and both side portions 12 that is approximately U-shaped, and is provided with fixing portions 30 and positioning portions 31 at the top and bottom, respectively. The panel portion 11 of the U-shaped structure 1 is arranged parallel to the side wall of the housing 10, and bridges a top surface 13 and a bottom surface 14 of the housing 10 described later. In the U-shaped structure 1, the panel portion 11 of the hanging side structure 50 is provided with a hinge mounting portion 71 for mounting a hinge 70, the panel portion 11 of the hand side structure 60 is provided with a lock mounting portion 81 for mounting a lock 80, and a lock engagement portion 82 is provided on at least one of the side edge portions 12 of the panel portions 11 of the hanging side structure 50 and the hand side structure 60.
[0024] One feature of the U-shaped structure 1 configuration shown in Figure 1 is that the door 20 can be easily changed between right-opening and left-opening by swapping the positions of the hanging side structure 50 and the hand side structure 60.
[0025] One feature of the U-shaped structure 1 configuration shown in Figure 2 is that by using the same structure for the hanging side structure 50 and the hand end side structure 60, the door 20 can be easily changed between opening to the right and opening to the left without having to change its position.
[0026] The container 10 may be called various names, such as a box, cabinet, enclosure, or housing, and may include a delivery box that allows for non-face-to-face delivery of parcels, a locker for storing clothes and small items, a system storage box made by combining modularized panel members and parts as basic units, or a cabinet for storing electrical and electronic equipment to protect the internal equipment from the external environment and protect the internal equipment from direct contact. The container 10 is not limited to these, but may also be one having an area in which items can be stored and a door that opens and closes the area. The container 10 according to this embodiment has, for example, a door that opens and closes on the front, either with a right- or left-hanging hinge.
[0027] The door 20 is a door disposed on the front side, which serves as the opening of the container 10. In this embodiment, the door 20 is preferably designed to be symmetrical from top to bottom, since the door can be easily switched between right-opening and left-opening by interchanging the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-end-side structure 60. The door 20 may be designed to be symmetrical from top to bottom and / or left to right. Furthermore, the door 20 does not need to be designed to be symmetrical from top to bottom and / or left to right, as long as it is easy to open and close in both right-opening and left-opening modes. The width of the door 20 may be different between the case where the U-shaped structure 1 of FIG. 1 is employed and the case where the U-shaped structure 1 of FIG. 2 is employed. For example, the width of the door 20 when the U-shaped structure 1 of FIG. 2 is employed may be shorter than the left-right length of the door 20 when the U-shaped structure 1 of FIG. 1 is employed. For example, the U-shaped structure 1 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 can be selected depending on the environment in which the container 10 is used.
[0028] The hanging side structure 50 is a structure on which the hinges 70 for opening and closing the door 20 are provided, and includes a panel portion 11 and both side portions 12. The cross section of the hanging side structure 50, which is formed by the panel portion 11 and both side portions 12, is formed into a substantially U-shape. The hanging side structure 50 is fixed to the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 10.
[0029] The hanging structure 50 shown in FIG. 1(b) can be easily changed between right- and left-hand opening by replacing it with the end-side structure 60. The width of the hanging structure 50 in FIG. 1(b) is smaller than the width of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 1(a). For example, the width of the hanging structure 50 in FIG. 1(b) may be equal to or smaller than the width of a lock 80 (e.g., an electronic lock 83) described below. The depth of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 1(a) and the depth of the hanging structure 50 in FIG. 1(b) are preferably the same. When the depth of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 1(a) and the depth of the hanging structure 50 in FIG. 1(b) are the same, the balance of the forces supporting the container 10 can be nearly equal.
[0030] The hanging-side structure 50 shown in FIG. 2 allows for easy conversion between right-opening and left-opening without replacing the end-side structure 60. The width of the hanging-side structure 50 in FIG. 2(b) is approximately the same as or the same as the width of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 2(a). For example, the width of the hanging-side structure 50 in FIG. 2(b) may be equal to or greater than the width of a lock 80 (e.g., an electronic lock 83) described below. The cross-sectional shape of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 2 is preferably the same as the cross-sectional shape of the hanging-side structure 50. When the cross-sectional shape of the end-side structure 60 in FIG. 2 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the hanging-side structure 50, the balance of the forces supporting the housing 10 can be even. The hanging-side structure 50 shown in FIG. 2 allows for the hanging-side structure 50 and the end-side structure 60 to have the same shape and have the same components as each other, thereby enabling the use of common components.
[0031] The hand side structure 60 is a structure on the front side of the door 20 that is opened and closed, and includes a panel portion 11 and both side portions 12. The panel portion 11 of the hand side structure 60 is provided with a lock mounting portion 81 for mounting a lock 80, and a lock engagement portion 82 is provided on at least one of the both side portions. For example, the width of the hand side structure 60 is equal to or greater than the width of the lock 80 (for example, an electronic lock 83) described below.
[0032] 1, when the end-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 have different shapes, the end-side structure 60 is provided with a lock mounting portion 81 and a lock engaging portion 82, while the hanging-side structure 50 is not provided with a lock mounting portion 81 and a lock engaging portion 82. In the case shown in FIG. 1, when the door 20 is changed from a right-opening to a left-opening, the positions of the lock mounting portion 81 and the lock engaging portion 82 of the end-side structure 60 may be reversed upside down.
[0033] As shown in Figure 2, if the hand-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 have the same shape, when the hand-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 are installed in the housing 10, the shapes and positions of the lock mounting portion 81 and the lock engagement portion 82 of the hand-side structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 may be upside down, as shown in Figure 2.
[0034] The panel portion 11 is a part that constitutes the U-shaped structure 1, and has both side portions 12 bent at right angles on both sides. The panel portion 11 has fixing portions 30 at its upper end and / or lower end. For example, the panel portion 11 has fixing portions 30 at its upper and lower ends that protrude inward of the housing 10 in the left-right direction. The fixing portions 30 thus provided on the panel portion 11 can ensure space for securely fixing the panel portion 11 to the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 10. Note that the panel portion 11 does not necessarily have to have fixing portions 30.
[0035] The panel portion 11 can be arranged along the side wall of the housing 10, for example, approximately parallel or parallel to it. The panel portion 11 is arranged to leave a space between it and the side wall of the housing 10, for example, to accommodate wiring and the like between it and the housing 10. The panel portions 11 of the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-side structure 60 are provided with at least one of a hinge mounting portion 71 for mounting a hinge 70 and a lock mounting portion 81 for mounting a lock 80, and bridge the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 10. The lock mounting portion 81 of the panel portion 11 is provided near the lock engagement portion 82, for example, at a position slightly offset vertically from the lock engagement portion 82. For example, the lock mounting portion 81 of the panel portion 11 is provided between two positions corresponding to the upper and lower hinge mounting portions 71.
[0036] The panel portion 11 of the hand-side structure 60 in Figure 1(a) is provided with a lock mounting portion 81, and the panel portion 11 of the hanging-side structure 50 in Figure 1(b) is provided with two hinge mounting portions 71 arranged symmetrically above and below, sandwiching a position corresponding to the lock mounting portion 81 of the panel portion 11 of the hand-side structure 60 in Figure 1(a) in between.
[0037] The panel portion 11 of the hand-end structure 60 and the hanging-side structure 50 in Figure 2 has two hinge mounting portions 71 arranged symmetrically above and below, and a lock mounting portion 81 is provided between these two hinge mounting portions 71.
[0038] The side edges 12 are parts of the U-shaped structure 1 and are arranged on both vertical sides of the panel 11, sandwiching the panel 11. The side edges 12 may be arranged, for example, substantially perpendicular or perpendicular to the side walls of the housing 10, so as to intersect with the side walls. The side edges 12 are provided with fastening portions 30 and / or protruding portions 31. For example, the front side edges 12 are provided with protruding portions 31 at their upper and / or lower ends, and the rear side edges 12, which are opposite the front, are provided with fastening portions 30 at their upper and / or lower ends. In this way, the fastening portions 30 provided on the side edges 12 can ensure sufficient space for securely fastening the side edges 12 to the top and bottom surfaces of the housing 10. Note that the side edges 12 do not necessarily have to be provided with fastening portions 30 and / or protruding portions 31. At least one of the side edges 12 is provided with a lock engagement portion 82.
[0039] The fixing portion 30 is a portion that fixes the U-shaped structure 1 to the housing 10 by a fixing means. The fixing means may be, for example, a fixing member, such as a screw member, that allows for disassembly and assembly without welding or adhesive. The fixing portion 30 is fixed to the housing 10 by threading a screw member into a hole. The fixing portion 30 is, for example, a flange portion or the like having a hole into which the screw member is inserted, and is a portion that is screwed into the top or bottom surface of the housing 10. For example, the fixing portions 30 of the panel portions 11 and / or both side portions 12 of the hanging side structure 50 and the hand end structure 60 are provided so that the holes for inserting the fixing members are positioned in approximately the same positions even if the hanging side structure 50 and the hand end structure 60 are swapped on the left and right sides of the housing 10. The housing 10 has holes formed in positions that correspond to the holes formed in the fixing portion 30, for example. Therefore, the positions of the hand side structure 60 and the hanging base side structure 50 can be exchanged so that they can be fixed to the same positions on the top and bottom surfaces of the housing body 10.
[0040] The protrusions 31 are a necessary shape for design purposes, and fill in any gaps that occur when the U-shaped structures 1 are arranged one above the other, creating a smooth surface. For example, the protrusions 31 on both side portions 12 of the hanging base structure 50 and the hand end structure 60 are provided so that they would be positioned in approximately the same positions as if the hanging base structure 50 and the hand end structure 60 were swapped left and right in the housing body 10. The housing body 10 has holes or spaces formed at positions corresponding to the protrusions 31, into which the protrusions 31 fit.
[0041] The hinge 70 is a component that supports the door 20 when it opens, allowing it to be opened and closed. It is called a hinge because of its butterfly-like shape, or it is also called a hinge. There are a wide variety of hinges available, including flat hinges, long hinges, flag hinges, spring hinges, free hinges, angle hinges, sliding hinges, torque hinges, auto hinges, star hinges, cabinet hinges, concealed hinges, and glass hinges, and one can choose the appropriate type depending on the intended use.
[0042] The hinge mounting portion 71 is a screw insertion hole for providing a hinge 70 to the hanging side structure 50 of the U-shaped structure 1 used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage body according to this embodiment. Three holes for fixing the hinge 70 are shown in Figures 1(b) and 2(b), but there may be two or four holes depending on the type of hinge 70. Specifically, it is a female screw hole that has been burred to secure three or more threads of a screw, or a through hole with a hole diameter that takes into account fastening with a bolt, nut, or rivet.
[0043] Hinge 70 is a sliding hinge that is attached to the inside, so when door 20 is closed, hinge 70 cannot be seen from the outside, allowing door 20 to have a clean design, making it a hinge 70 that matches the minimalist, noiseless space that has become popular in recent years. Furthermore, whereas flat hinges have a single axis, sliding hinges have multiple axes, so the door opens by moving slightly inward in a unique trajectory, and some are equipped with damper and catch functions, making them ideal.
[0044] The lock 80 is composed of a fastening mechanism and a locking mechanism. The fastening mechanism is a mechanism for preventing (or locking) the opening and closing of the door 20, etc., like the horizontal bar of a latch, and the locking mechanism is a mechanism for determining whether the person operating the lock 80 is authorized to open or close the door 20, etc. Specifically, an arm attached to the door engages with the lock engagement portion 82 of the hand-side structure 60 to restrict the opening and closing of the door 20. The example shown in Figure 5 is an electronic lock 83, and the fastening mechanism incorporates a solenoid or motor within the spatial region formed by the U-shaped structure and the side of the housing body 10, and these are driven to lock and unlock the door. The locking mechanism is also not particularly limited and may be any of a PIN type, card type, fingerprint or face authentication type, remote control type, etc.
[0045] The lock mounting portion 81 is a portion for equipping a locking mechanism regardless of the type of lock, from the old cylinder lock to the latest electronic lock 83, and what is shown on the panel portion 11 in Figures 1(a), 2(a) and 2(b) are two holes for fixing the solenoid to the hand-side structure 60. Specifically, they are female screw holes that have been burred to secure at least three threads of a screw.
[0046] The lock engagement portion 82 is a structural element necessary for locking and unlocking, and is a hole portion through which a locking / unlocking protrusion provided on the back side of the door 20 is inserted.
[0047] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-end-side structure 60 according to this embodiment bridge the top surface 13 and the bottom surface 14 of the housing body 10. As shown in FIG.
[0048] As shown in Fig. 3, the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-side structure 60 serve as reinforcing members that increase the rigidity of the housing of the housing 10. Also, as shown in Fig. 3, by fixing the hanging-side structure 50 and the hand-side structure 60 at the top and bottom inside the housing 10, the thickness of the shelf can be minimized.
[0049] The upper surface 13 is the upper surface of the storage area of the storage body 10. It is a shelf board or a part of the frame of the storage body 10.
[0050] The bottom surface 14 is the lower surface of the storage area of the storage body 10. It is a shelf board or a part of the frame of the storage body 10.
[0051] Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the U-shaped structures 1 used in the opening and closing mechanism of the door 20 of the storage body 10 according to this embodiment are stacked in multiple stages, each of which is configured to open to the left and hang from the right. Fig. 4 shows one row of four stages. However, there is no limitation on the number of stages or rows.
[0052] 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an electronic lock 83 is incorporated into the hand-side structure 60 according to this embodiment, and a wiring 90 is passed through the space between the hand-side structure 60 and the side wall of the housing 10. Note that FIG. 5 shows the electronic lock 83 housed in the hand-side structure 60 in a direction that can be seen, and shows the state before installation.
[0053] The electronic lock 83 is highly convenient compared to conventional cylinder locks, as it eliminates the need to manage a physical key, reduces the risk of key loss or theft, and has an auto-lock function that prevents forgetting to lock the door. Specifically, it is driven by a solenoid or motor to lock and unlock. The electronic lock 83 requires a power source, and power must be supplied, for example, via wired wiring 90. By passing such wired wiring inside the U-shaped structure 1 (hand-end structure 60) using this wiring processing, it is possible to conceal the electronic lock 83 and other wiring, providing a sense of security. In addition, by passing the hanging-end structure 50 inside, it is possible to conceal wiring other than the electronic lock 83.
[0054] Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment in which the door according to this embodiment can be selected to open or close from the left or right, thereby allowing the appropriate opening and closing direction to be selected depending on the relationship with the wall K, installed object S, etc. Fig. 6(a) shows a state in which all doors open to the left, and the door 20 on the right end is positioned in a way that makes it difficult to open and close due to the protrusion of the wall K or the installed object S, etc., due to the structure of the building, and Fig. 6(b) shows a state in which the opening and closing direction of the door 20 has been changed to make it easier to open and close. In other words, the door 20 is positioned so that it opens in the direction that allows it to be opened widely.
[0055] Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the U-shaped structures 1 used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage body 10 in this embodiment are stacked in multiple tiers, with some of the U-shaped structures 1 configured with right-hand hanging points and other parts configured with left-hand hanging points, and is configured with a hanging-point side structure 50 on the central side and hand-side structures 60 on both outside sides.The arrangement of the three tiers of doors 20 that make up the right-hand row makes it inconvenient to load and unload luggage, and shows a state in which it is desirable to reverse the left and right opening and closing directions. [Industrial Applicability]
[0056] The U-shaped structure 1 used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage body in this embodiment can be used in various storage bodies 10 such as delivery boxes, lockers, cabinets, and mailboxes, and is therefore considered to have high industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]
[0057] 1. U-shaped structure used in the door opening and closing mechanism of the storage unit 10 Containment Unit 11 Panel section 12 Both sides 13 Top side 14 Bottom 20 Doors 30 Fixed part 31 Positioning part 50 Hanging side structure 60 Hand structure 70 Hinge 71 Hinge mounting part 80 tablets 81 Lock mounting part 82 Lock engagement part 83 Electronic Lock 90 Wiring K wall S installation
Claims
1. A locker having a storage section for storing items and a door provided on the front of the storage section, a hand-side structure capable of storing a lock for locking the door therein; a hanging side structure to which a hinge for attaching the door can be attached; A locker in which the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure can be interchanged and fixed to the same positions in the storage section.
2. The locker according to claim 1 , wherein the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure bridge the top and bottom surfaces of the storage section.
3. 3. The locker according to claim 2, wherein the cross section of the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure is U-shaped.
4. The hand-side structure is formed so that the hinge can be attached thereto, The locker according to claim 3, wherein the hanging structure is formed so that the lock can be housed therein.
5. The locker according to claim 4, wherein the hand-side structure and the hanging-side structure are formed in the same shape.
6. The locker according to claim 3, wherein the width of the base structure is smaller than the width of the hand structure.
7. 7. A locker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the lock is an electronic lock.
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