Article support device

Abstract

To provide an article support device capable of reducing the types of components.SOLUTION: An article support device 10a, 10b comprises a plurality of frame components 20 that has identical shapes and can support an article. Each of the plurality of frame components 20 includes a first rod portion 21 extending in a Y direction, a second rod portion 22 extending in an X direction orthogonal to the Y direction from one end of the first rod portion 21 in the Y direction, and a third rod portion 23 extending in the same direction as the second rod portion 22 from the other end of the first rod portion 21 in the Y direction. The article support device 10a, 10b is turned into a self-standing state when the frame component 20a is combined with the frame component 20b. In this self-standing state, the distal ends of the second rod portion 22 and the third rod portion 23 of the frame component 20a are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the second rod portion 22 and the third rod portion 23 of the frame component 20b, such that the frame component 20a and the frame component 20b are oriented to intersect each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an item support device. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, the hanger rack described in Patent Document 1 includes a pair of support posts, a pair of holders that hold the support posts in an upright state, and a hanger bar that is attached to the attachments on the upper portions of the pair of support posts. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5898809 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The configuration described in Patent Document 1 above requires many articles of different shapes, making the configuration complicated. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide an item support device that can reduce the number of types of parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the item support device of the present invention comprises a plurality of frame parts having the same shape as each other and capable of supporting items, each of the plurality of frame parts comprising a first rod portion extending in a first direction, a second rod portion extending from one end of the first rod portion in the first direction toward a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a third rod portion extending from the other end of the first rod portion in the first direction toward the same direction as the second rod portion, and the item support device becomes self-supporting when a first frame part of the plurality of frame parts is combined with a second frame part of the plurality of frame parts, and in the self-supporting state, the tip ends of the second rod part and the third rod part of the first frame part are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the second rod part and the third rod part of the second frame part, and the first frame part and the second frame part are oriented so as to intersect with each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, the number of types of parts can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] (a) is an oblique view of a frame component according to one embodiment of the present invention, (b) is an oblique view of an item support device in a triangular assembly form according to the same embodiment, (c) is an oblique view of an item support device in a square assembly form according to the same embodiment, and (d) is a cross-sectional view of (c) along line 1d-1d. [Figure 2] FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of an item support device in a first continuous assembly configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) is an exploded perspective view of a connection portion between frame components according to the same embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2(a) is a perspective view of an article support device in a second continuous assembly configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2(b) is a plan view of the same device. [Figure 4] FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of an article support device in a third continuous assembly configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) is a plan view of the same device. [Figure 5]1(a) to 1(f) are six-view diagrams of an item support device in a triangular assembled configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1(a) to 1(f) are six-view diagrams of an item support device in a square assembled form according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1(a) to 1(f) are six-view diagrams of an item support device in a first continuous assembly configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10(a) to 10(c) are perspective views of an item support device according to a modified example of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10(a) and 10(b) are perspective views of an item support device according to a modified example of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] An item support device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, item support devices 10a to 10e include a plurality of frame components 20 (20a to 20h), a plurality of fasteners 30, and a plurality of pairs of buffer members 41, .

[0009] The frame components 20 have the same shape and are formed to support an article. The frame components 20 are formed by bending a metal bar into a roughly U-shaped cylindrical pipe.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1(a), the frame component 20 includes first to third rod portions 21 to 23. The first rod portion 21 has a cylindrical shape extending in the Y direction. Holes 21a to 21c are formed in the first rod portion 21, penetrating the first rod portion 21 in the radial direction. The holes 21a to 21c are arranged at both ends and the center of the first rod portion 21 in the Y direction. The holes 21a to 21c are formed to allow the insertion of fasteners (screws) that secure supporting materials (not shown) when the supporting materials are spanned between multiple first rod portions 21. In other words, the holes 21a to 21c are holes for expanding functionality.

[0011] Each of the rod portions 22, 23 has a cylindrical shape extending in the X direction perpendicular to the Y direction. The second rod portion 22 is connected to one end of the first rod portion 21 in the Y direction (the upper end in FIG. 1(a)), and the third rod portion 23 is connected to the other end of the first rod portion 21 in the Y direction (the lower end in FIG. 1(a)). Each of the rod portions 22, 23 extends toward one side in the X direction relative to the first rod portion 21. The connecting portions between the second rod portion 22 and the third rod portion 23 and the first rod portion 21 are curved. The length of each of the rod portions 22, 23 in the extending direction is shorter than the length of the first rod portion 21 in the extending direction.

[0012] Each of the rod portions 22, 23 includes a straight rod portion 26 and an inclined rod portion 27 that are connected to form a generally V-shape. The straight rod portion 26 extends in the X direction and is located near the first rod portion 21 so as to be connected to the first rod portion 21 . The inclined rod portion 27 is formed to be continuous with the straight rod portion 26 and is located farther from the first rod portion 21 than the straight rod portion 26. The inclined rod portion 27 is inclined at an obtuse angle θ with respect to the straight rod portion 26. The inclined rod portion 27 is formed by bending in the Z direction, which is perpendicular to the X and Y directions, with respect to the straight rod portion 26. The Z direction in which the inclined rod portion 27 is bent with respect to the straight rod portion 26 is defined as the bending direction Za, and the Z direction opposite to the bending direction Za is defined as the opposing direction Zb. The bending direction Za side of the outer circumferential surfaces of the rod portions 22 and 23 is concave at the connection between the inclined rod portion 27 and the straight rod portion 26, and the opposing direction Zb side of the outer circumferential surfaces of the rod portions 22 and 23 is convex at the connection between the inclined rod portion 27 and the straight rod portion 26. The length of the inclined rod portion 27 in the extension direction is longer than the length of the straight rod portion 26 in the extension direction.

[0013] The straight rod portion 26 has a hole 26a formed therein that penetrates in the Z direction, which is the radial direction of the straight rod portion 26. The hole 26a is located approximately in the center of the straight rod portion 26 in the extension direction. The inclined rod portion 27 has a hole 27a formed therein that penetrates in the Z direction, which is the radial direction of the inclined rod portion 27. The hole 27a is located at the end of the inclined rod portion 27 on the straight rod portion 26 side. A shaft portion 30b (see Figure 1(d)) of a fastener 30 that connects two frame components 20 is inserted through the holes 26a, 27a. 1(d) and 2(b), the tip of the inclined rod portion 27 has a threaded shank 27b with a screw hole 27h. The threaded shank 27b is fitted into the tip opening of the inclined rod portion 27 and fixed.

[0014] The buffer members 41, 42 are positioned so as to sandwich the straight rod portion 26 or the inclined rod portion 27 from the radial direction thereof. The buffer members 41, 42 are formed with through holes 41h, 42h that communicate with the holes 26a, 27a. The buffers 41, 42 have recesses 41a, 42a with concave curved surfaces corresponding to portions of the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portion 26 or the inclined rod portion 27, and flat portions 41b, 42b located on the backside of the recesses 41a, 42a. The flat portions 41b, 42b extend in a direction perpendicular to the central axes of the through holes 41h, 42h. The flat portion 41b contacts the open end surface of the screw hole 27h in the screw shank 27b, and the flat portion 42b contacts the head 30a of the fastener 30.

[0015] When fixing the tip of the inclined rod portion 27 to the outer circumferential surface of another straight rod portion 26 or inclined rod portion 27, the buffer 41, the straight rod portion 26 or inclined rod portion 27 to be fixed, and the buffer 42 are arranged on the threaded shank 27b so that the screw hole 27h, the through holes 41h and 42h, and the holes 26a and 27a are coaxially connected. Then, the shank 30b of the fastener 30 is inserted into the connected holes and threaded into the threaded hole 27h of the threaded shank 27b. This fixes the tip of the inclined rod portion 27 in a direction that intersects with the other straight rod portion 26 or inclined rod portion 27 at a right angle. Fixing the tip of the inclined rod portion 27 to the other straight rod portion 26 or inclined rod portion 27 at a right angle in this way reduces the bending resistance of the frame components 20 when multiple frame components 20 are assembled, increasing their strength.

[0016] A variety of assembly configurations can be realized by changing the way in which the same multiple frame components 20 are combined. Specifically, the item support device 10a can be configured in a triangular assembly configuration as shown in Fig. 1(b), the item support device 10b can be configured in a square assembly configuration as shown in Fig. 1(c), the item support device 10c can be configured in a first continuous assembly configuration as shown in Fig. 2(a), the item support device 10d can be configured in a second continuous assembly configuration as shown in Figs. 3(a) and (b), and the item support device 10e can be configured in a third continuous assembly configuration as shown in Figs. 4(a) and (b).

[0017] The item support device 10a in the triangular assembled state will be described with reference to FIG. 1(b) and FIGS. 5(e) and (f). The item support device 10a includes three frame components 20, ie, frame components 20a to 20c, six fasteners 30, and six pairs of buffers 41, . The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20a are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b on the side facing the bending direction Za. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20c on the side facing the bending direction Za. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20c are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20a on the side facing the bending direction Za.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 5(e), when viewing the item support device 10a from the direction in which the first rod portions 21 extend, the second rod portions 22 of each frame component 20a-20c form a roughly triangular shape with three acute angles, or more precisely, a hexagon with three acute angles and three obtuse angles. The acute angle is the angle formed by two adjacent second rod portions 22, and the obtuse angle is the angle formed by the angle between a consecutive straight rod portion 26 and an inclined rod portion 27. The straight rod portions 26 extend so as to pass through the corners C that form each acute angle. In other words, the end of the straight rod portion 26 on the first rod portion 21 side protrudes outside the roughly triangle. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the first rod portion 21 is located farther from the center position P1 of the roughly triangle than the corners C. Similarly, the third rod portions 23 of the frame components 20a to 20c also form a substantially triangular shape, or more precisely, a hexagonal shape. The article support device 10a stands on its own with the approximate triangle formed by the multiple third rods 23 in contact with the installation surface G, the first rods 21 extending in a direction perpendicular to the installation surface G, and the approximate triangle formed by the multiple second rods 22 positioned upward. In this free-standing state, an article such as a clothes hanger can be hung on the second rods 22 that are horizontal to the installation surface G.

[0019] The item support device 10b in the square assembly form will be described with reference to FIG. 1(c) and FIGS. 6(e) and (f). The item support device 10b includes four frame components 20, ie, frame components 20a to 20d, eight fasteners 30, and eight pairs of buffers 41, . The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20a are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b on the side facing the bending direction Za. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b are fixed by fasteners 30 to the surfaces of the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20c that face the opposing direction Zb. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20c are fixed by fasteners 30 to the surfaces of the outer circumferential surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20d that face the bending direction Za. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20d are fixed by fasteners 30 to the surfaces of the straight rod portions 26 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20a that face the opposing direction Zb.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 6(e), when the item support device 10b is viewed from the direction in which the first rod portions 21 extend, the second rod portions 22 of each frame component 20a-20d form a substantially rectangular shape, or more precisely, an octagon with four acute angles and four obtuse angles. The acute angle is the angle formed by two adjacent second rod portions 22, and the obtuse angle is the angle formed by the angle between a consecutive straight rod portion 26 and an inclined rod portion 27. The straight rod portions 26 extend so as to pass through each acute-angle corner D. In other words, the end of the straight rod portion 26 opposite the inclined rod portion 27 protrudes outside the above-mentioned substantially rectangular shape. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the first rod portions 21 are located farther from the center position P2 of the above-mentioned substantially rectangular shape than the corner D. Similarly, the third rod portions 23 of the frame components 20a to 20c also form a substantially triangular shape, or more precisely, a hexagonal shape. In the above-mentioned item support device 10b, in each of the U-shaped frame parts 20a to 20d, the frame parts 20a and 20c, or the frame parts 20b and 20d, which form opposite sides of the above-mentioned approximately rectangular shape, are combined so that the opening directions of the U-shape are facing each other. The method of using the item support device 10b is similar to that of the item support device 10a.

[0021] The item support apparatus 10c in the first continuous assembly configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 2(a) and FIGS. 7(e) and (f). The item support device 10c includes frame components 20a to 20h, which are a plurality of frame components 20, a plurality of fasteners 30, and a plurality of pairs of buffer members 41, . The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20a are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b on the side facing the opposing direction Zb. The tip ends of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20b are fixed by fasteners 30 to the outer circumferential surfaces of the inclined rod portions 27 of the rod portions 22, 23 in the frame part 20c on the side facing the opposing direction Zb. Similarly, the frame parts 20c to 20h are fixed.

[0022] As shown in Figures 7(e) and (f), when the item support device 10c is viewed from the direction in which the first rod portion 21 extends, the approximately L-shaped second rod portions 22 or third rod portions 23 of each frame component 20a to 20h are connected to each other along the continuous direction A in which the frame components 20a to 20h are aligned. The method of using the item support device 10c is similar to that of the item support device 10a.

[0023] 3(a) and 3(b), the item support device 10d in the second continuous assembly configuration will be described, focusing on the differences from the first continuous assembly configuration. The tip end of the inclined rod portion 27 of each of the frame components 20a to 20g is fixed by a fastener 30 to the inclined rod portion 27 of the frame components 20b to 20h. The tips of the inclined rod portions 27 of the frame parts 20a, 20c, 20e, and 20g are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the inclined rod portions 27 of the frame parts 20b, 20d, 20f, and 20h on the side facing the opposing direction Zb. The tips of the inclined rod portions 27 of the frame parts 20b, 20d, and 20f are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the inclined rod portions 27 of the frame parts 20c, 20e, and 20g on the side facing the bending direction Za.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3(b), when viewing the item support device 10d from the direction in which the first rod portion 21 extends, the straight rod portions 26 of frame parts 20a, 20c, 20e, and 20g extend along the continuous direction A in which the frame parts are connected, and the straight rod portions 26 of frame parts 20b, 20d, 20f, and 20h extend perpendicular to the continuous direction A.

[0025] 4(a) and 4(b), the item support apparatus 10e in the third continuous assembly configuration will be described, focusing on the differences from the second continuous assembly configuration. The tip end of the inclined bar portion 27 of each of the frame components 20a to 20g is fixed to the surface of the inclined bar portion 27 of the adjacent frame components 20b to 20h that faces the bending direction Za. As shown in FIG. 4(b), when item support device 10e is viewed from the direction in which first rod portion 21 extends, straight rod portions 26 of frame components 20a to 20h extend along continuous direction A and are arranged in a staggered pattern. In article support devices 10c to 10e in the first to third continuous assembly configurations, hangers can be hung from both sides, with the direction in which frame parts 20a to 20h are connected as the boundary. As described above, by combining frame components 20 of the same shape, it is possible to realize item support devices 10a to 10e of various configurations.

[0026] (effect) According to the embodiment described above, the following effects are achieved. (1) Each of the item support devices 10a to 10e includes a plurality of frame components 20 that are identical in shape and can support an item. Each of the frame components 20 includes a first rod 21 extending in the Y direction, which is an example of a first direction; a second rod 22 extending from one end of the first rod 21 in the Y direction toward the X direction, which is an example of a second direction perpendicular to the Y direction; and a third rod 23 extending from the other end of the first rod 21 in the Y direction toward the X direction. Each of the item support devices 10a to 10e is capable of standing on its own when frame component 20a, an example of a first frame component, is combined with frame component 20b, an example of a second frame component. In this state, the distal ends of the second rod 22 and the third rod 23 of frame component 20a are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the second rod 22 and the third rod 23 of frame component 20b, respectively, and frame components 20a and 20b are oriented to intersect with each other. According to this configuration, item support devices 10a to 10e can be constructed by combining frame components 20 that have the same shape, which allows the number of types of components to be reduced.

[0027] (2) Second rod portion 22 and third rod portion 23 each include a straight rod portion 26 extending in the X direction, and an inclined rod portion 27 that extends contiguous with straight rod portion 26 at a position farther from first rod portion 21 than straight rod portion 26 and is inclined relative to straight rod portion 26 at an angle θ that forms an obtuse angle with respect to the X direction. Straight rod portion 26 and inclined rod portion 27 are formed so as to come into contact with installation surface G when item support devices 10a to 10e are in a self-standing state. This configuration increases the sense of stability when the item support devices 10a to 10e stand on their own.

[0028] (3) The item support device 10a is configured by combining frame components 20a to 20c, which are examples of first to third frame components, to form a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the Y direction. The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of frame component 20a is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of frame component 20b, on the side where the inclined rod portion 27 bends relative to the straight rod portion 26 (bending direction Za). The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of frame component 20b is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of frame component 20c, on the side where the inclined rod portion 27 bends relative to the straight rod portion 26 (bending direction Za). The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of frame component 20c is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of frame component 20a, on the side where the inclined rod portion 27 bends relative to the straight rod portion 26 (bending direction Za). This configuration increases the sense of stability when article support device 10a stands on its own, and allows the rods (second rod portion 22 or third rod portion 23) on which articles are hung to be densely packed together in a limited space. Furthermore, by forming the inclined rod portion 27, the angle between the tip of the inclined rod portion 27 and the straight rod portion 26 to which this tip is fixed can be brought closer to a right angle, and the frame parts 20a to 20c can be combined to form an approximately triangular shape.

[0029] (4) The item support device 10b is configured by combining four frame components 20a to 20d, which are examples of first to fourth frame components, to form a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the Y direction. The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of the frame component 20a is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of the frame component 20b, on the side where the inclined rod portion 27 bends relative to the straight rod portion 26 (bending direction Za). The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of the frame component 20b is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of the frame component 20c, on the side opposite the bending side (opposing direction Zb). The tip of the inclined rod portion 27 of the frame component 20c is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of the frame component 20d, on the side where the inclined rod portion 27 bends relative to the straight rod portion 26 (bending direction Za). The tip end of the inclined rod portion 27 of the frame part 20d is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion 26 of the frame part 20a on the side opposite to the bending side (opposing direction Zb). This configuration increases the sense of stability when article support device 10a stands on its own, and allows the rods (second rod portion 22 or third rod portion 23) on which articles are hung to be densely packed together in a limited space.

[0030] (5) The item support devices 10a to 10e are configured to be selectively assembled in either a first form (square assembly form) in which multiple frame parts 20a to 20d are combined to form an approximately square when viewed from the Y direction, or a second form (triangular assembly form) in which frame parts 20a to 20c are combined to form an approximately triangle when viewed from the Y direction. This configuration allows for a variety of assembly modes.

[0031] (6) The item support devices 10a to 10e are hanger racks that can hang hangers on the second rod portions 22 of each of the multiple frame components 20 while the third rod portions 23 of each of the multiple frame components 20 are in contact with the installation surface G, thereby allowing the item support devices 10a to 10e to stand on their own. According to this configuration, the number of types of parts of article support devices 10a to 10e serving as hanger racks can be reduced.

[0032] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings. Modifications (including the omission of components) can be made as appropriate within the scope of the present invention. An example of a modification will be described below.

[0033] (Variation) In the above embodiment, the number of frame components 20a to 20h in the first to third continuous assembly configurations may be any number as long as it is two or more and the item support devices 10c to 10e are capable of standing on their own. In the above embodiment, the item support devices 10a-10e in each assembled form are configured as hanger racks, but they may also support items other than hangers. A table may be configured by placing a top plate on the top surface of the item support devices 10a-10e, or a bench may be configured by placing the item support device 10c in the rectangular assembled form on its side and placing a top plate on it. In this case, the top plate may be fixed to the first rod portion 21 with screws using the holes 21a-21c. 8(a) and 8(b), in item support device 10g, the length in the extending direction of first rod portion 21 may be shorter than the length in the extending direction of first rod portion 21 in the above embodiment (for example, 1000 mm to 1500 mm, as one example, 1350 mm), and may be, for example, 500 mm to 900 mm, as one example, 700 mm. Item support device 10g can also be stored in a closet in a room. Furthermore, rollers 29 may be attached to each third bar portion 23 on the underside of the item support device 10g, and the item support device 10g may be configured to be easily movable by the plurality of rollers 29. This roller 29 may also be applied to other item support devices such as the item support devices 10a and 10b. Alternatively, the item support device 10g may be formed into a box shape with an upward opening by attaching sidewall panels to its outer surface. In this case, items such as laundry are stored inside the box. The item support device 10g is not limited to a triangular assembly form, and may also be configured in a square assembly form.

[0034] In the above embodiment, each of the rod portions 22, 23 includes an inclined rod portion 27 that is inclined relative to the straight rod portion 26, but the inclined rod portion 27 may be omitted. In this case, as shown in Figures 9(a) and (b), in an item support device 10f, frame components 20a-20h having rod portions 22, 23 that extend in a straight line are assembled in the same manner as the first to third continuous assembly forms of the above embodiment. Note that a triangular assembly form or a square assembly form may be realized with frame components having rod portions 22, 23 that extend in a straight line. 9(a), a plate-shaped installation shelf 28a may be installed between multiple first rod portions 21. In this case, support members 28b may be fixed with fasteners (screws) to one or more of holes 21a to 21c of first rod portion 21, and installation shelf 28a may be supported by support members 28b. Support member 28b has a generally U-shaped rod shape that passes through the inner periphery of three first rod portions 21 lined up in continuous direction A. Installation shelf 28a and support members 28b are also applicable to the above-mentioned item support devices 10a to 10e, 10g.

[0035] In the above embodiment and modified examples, the tip ends of the rod portions 22, 23 of one frame component 20 are fixed to the outer circumferential surface of each rod portion 22, 23 of one frame component 20, but this is not limited to this, and the tip ends of the rod portions 22, 23 of two or more frame components 20 may be fixed to this outer circumferential surface. For example, in the item support device shown in Figure 8(c), the tip end of frame component 20b may be fixed to the straight rod portion 26 of frame component 20a with fastener 30 using hole 26a, and the tip end of frame component 20c may be fixed to the inclined rod portion 27 of frame component 20a with fastener 30 using hole 27a. In the above embodiment, the first to third rod portions 21 to 23 are integrally formed, but this is not limiting and they may be formed as separate bodies. In the above embodiment, the buffers 41 and 42 may be omitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g... Item support device, 20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 20f, 20g, 20h... Frame parts, 21... First rod portion, 21a to 21c, 26a, 27a... Holes, 22... Second rod portion, 23... Third rod portion, 26... Straight rod portion, 27... Inclined rod portion, 27b... Screw shaft portion, 27h... Screw hole, 28a...installation shelf, 28b...support member, 29...roller, 30...fastener, 30a...head, 30b...shaft, 41, 42...buffer, 41a, 42a...recess, 41b, 42b...flat portion, 41h, 42h...through hole, θ...angle, A...continuous direction, C, D...corner, G...installation surface, P1, P2...center position, Za...bending direction, Zb...opposing direction

Claims

1. An item support device, comprising: A plurality of frame parts having the same shape and capable of supporting an article are provided, Each of the plurality of frame components comprises: a first rod portion extending in a first direction; a second rod portion extending from one end of the first rod portion in the first direction toward a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a third rod portion extending from the other end of the first rod portion in the first direction in the same direction as the second rod portion, the item support device is made self-supporting by combining a first frame component among the plurality of frame components with a second frame component among the plurality of frame components, In the self-standing state, the tip ends of the second rod portion and the third rod portion of the first frame component are fixed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the second rod portion and the third rod portion of the second frame component, and the first frame component and the second frame component are oriented to intersect with each other. Article support device.

2. The second rod portion and the third rod portion each have: a straight rod portion extending in the second direction; an inclined rod portion extending so as to be continuous with the straight rod portion at a position farther from the first rod portion than the straight rod portion and inclined with respect to the straight rod portion so as to form an obtuse angle with respect to the second direction; the straight rod portion and the inclined rod portion are formed so as to contact an installation surface while the item support device is in a self-standing state. The item support device according to claim 1 .

3. the item support device is configured such that the first frame component, the second frame component, and the third frame component are combined to form a substantially triangular shape when viewed from the first direction, The tip end portion of the first frame component is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the straight rod portion of the second frame component on the side where the inclined rod portion bends relative to the straight rod portion, The tip end portion of the second frame component is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the straight rod portion of the third frame component, on the side where the inclined rod portion bends relative to the straight rod portion, The tip end portion of the third frame component is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion of the first frame component on the side where the inclined rod portion bends relative to the straight rod portion.

3. The item support device according to claim 2.

4. the item support device is configured by combining the plurality of frame components, the first frame component, the second frame component, the third frame component, and the fourth frame component, to form a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the first direction, The tip end portion of the first frame component is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the straight rod portion of the second frame component on the side where the inclined rod portion bends relative to the straight rod portion, the tip end portion of the second frame component is fixed to an outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion of the third frame component on a side opposite to the bending side, The tip end portion of the third frame component is fixed to an outer peripheral surface of the straight rod portion of the fourth frame component, on the side where the inclined rod portion bends relative to the straight rod portion, The tip end portion of the fourth frame component is fixed to an outer circumferential surface of the straight rod portion of the first frame component, on a side opposite to the bending side.

3. The item support device according to claim 2.

5. The item support device is configured to be selectively assemblable in either a first configuration in which the first frame component, the second frame component, the third frame component, and the fourth frame component are combined to form a substantially quadrangle when viewed from the first direction, or a second configuration in which the first to third frame components are combined to form a substantially triangle when viewed from the first direction. The item support device according to claim 1 .

6. The article support device is a hanger rack in which one of the second rod portion and the third rod portion of each of the plurality of frame components is in contact with an installation surface to stand on its own, and a hanger can be hung on the other of the second rod portion and the third rod portion of each of the plurality of frame components. An article support device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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