Mounting block, wall storage unit, and flat storage unit

Abstract

To provide a mounting block capable of being easily stored on a wall surface regardless of the shape and size of an object to be stored, and a wall surface storage unit using the mounting block, and to provide a mounting block and a planar storage unit using the mounting block capable of arranging an object while suppressing the positional deviation of the object regardless of the shape and size of the object to be planarly stored.SOLUTION: Provided is a mounting block 3 that includes a block body 31 and an adhesive layer 32 for attaching the block body 31 to a wall surface 5A, the block body 31 attached to the wall surface 5A holding an article B against the wall surface 5A. Also provided is a second mounting block 3' that includes a block body 31 and an adhesive layer 32 for attaching the block body 31 to a flat surface 9A, and the block body 31 attached to the flat surface 9A positions the item B on the flat surface 9A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting block used for wall storage or flat storage, and a wall storage unit and flat storage unit using this mounting block. [Background technology]

[0002] Wall storage units are used on various walls in kitchens, bathrooms, desks, furniture, etc. This wall storage unit can effectively utilize space, provides neat storage, and has excellent design, so it has been used in a variety of places and for a variety of purposes, especially in recent years (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

[0003] The wall storage described in Patent Document 1 has a detachable storage pocket with a first hook-and-loop fastener member that can be attached to and detached from a second hook-and-loop fastener member provided on the wall surface of a desk or the like. Furthermore, the wall storage described in Patent Document 2 has various pouches that can be attached to the wall surface of a board in any position, allowing items to be stored in the pouches. The wall storage described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 allows storage pockets and pouches to be placed in desired positions on the wall surface of a desk or board, improving usability.

[0004] Dividers and trays for organizing the inside of drawers have also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 3 and 4). The dividers described in Patent Document 3 are all the same length so that they can be attached to the drawer body in a position parallel to the short sides of the drawer body, and at least one of the two wide sides has a first fitting portion that allows two dividers to be fitted together in a T-shape in plan view. The drawer body also has a second fitting portion that allows multiple dividers to be fitted together in at least a T-shape in plan view. This allows the interior of the drawer body to be divided vertically and horizontally, allowing for a variety of partition configurations. Furthermore, only one type of divider is required for each type, which contributes to cost reduction and reduces the effort required for managing dividers.

[0005] In addition, the tray described in Patent Document 4 has a main tray and a slide tray that is slidably engaged with the main tray, allowing for a high degree of freedom in the slide position and aiming to improve usability within the drawer. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3214573 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-069971 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-223189 [Patent Document 4] Patent Publication No. 2021-013577 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, while both the wall-mounted storage systems described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 allow storage pockets and pouches to be positioned as desired, the items to be stored are limited to the shape of the storage pockets and pouches, and it may be difficult to store long items, for example. Furthermore, the partition board described in Patent Document 3 and the tray described in Patent Document 4 are convenient for organizing the contents of drawers. However, it is difficult to prevent items stored in the spaces separated by the partitions or the spaces separated by the trays from accidentally moving due to movements such as when pulling the drawer in and out. This can lead to items being displaced in the drawer, spoiling its appearance and, in some cases, damaging the items.

[0008] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a mounting block and a wall-mounted storage unit using the mounting block that can easily store objects (items) on a wall regardless of their shape or size. It also aims to provide a mounting block and a flat storage unit using the mounting block that can store objects flat in drawers or other storage spaces without misaligning them regardless of their shape or size. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A first mounting block of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned object is a mounting block having a block body and a mounting portion for mounting the block body to a wall surface, The block body attached to the wall surface is characterized in that it is used to hang, hook, support or hold an object on the wall surface.

[0010] Here, in the specification and claims of this application, wall storage and storing on a wall are concepts that include hanging, hooking, supporting, or holding the object (item) on a wall.

[0011] A second mounting block of the present invention is a mounting block having a block body and a mounting portion for mounting the block body to a flat surface, The block body attached to the plane is characterized in that it positions an object on the plane.

[0012] Here, in the specification and claims of this application, flat storage or storing on a flat surface refers to the concept of storing the object (item) in a position relative to a flat surface (horizontal surface) such as the bottom plate of a drawer.

[0013] In the first and second mounting blocks of the present invention, the material of the block body is not particularly limited and may be, for example, resin, metal, wood, or foamed plastic such as foamed polyethylene, or polyurethane foam. The shape of the block body is also not particularly limited and may be a cube, rectangular parallelepiped, cylindrical, prismatic, conical, pyramidal, semicircular, or the like. Furthermore, the block body may have a design of a character, animal, or the like printed on its surface.

[0014] The attachment portion may be an acrylic or urethane adhesive, or a suction cup. Furthermore, if the wall surface or the flat surface is made of metal, the attachment portion may be a magnet. Furthermore, one of the hook portion or the loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastener may be provided on the wall surface or the flat surface, and the other of the hook portion or the loop portion of the hook-and-loop fastener may be provided as the attachment portion.

[0015] According to the first mounting block of the present invention, by attaching the mounting block to the wall surface according to the size and shape of the object, the object can be easily hung, hooked, supported, or held on the wall surface. Furthermore, by providing a plurality of shapes and sizes of the block body, it is possible to more flexibly accommodate the size and shape of the object.

[0016] Furthermore, according to the second mounting block of the present invention, the object can be easily positioned by attaching the mounting block to the flat surface of the bottom plate of a drawer or the like according to the size and shape of the object. This improves the appearance of the inside of the drawer or the like and also reduces damage to the object. Furthermore, by providing a plurality of shapes and sizes of the block body, it is possible to more flexibly accommodate the size and shape of the object.

[0017] In the first and second mounting blocks of the present invention, it is preferable that the block bodies are connected together via connecting parts that can be separated by hand, and that the block bodies can be used in two ways: a single use mode in which the connecting parts are separated and used individually, and a multiple use mode in which the block bodies are used together by connecting the connecting parts. In other words, the block bodies may be connected together at some points and be easily separable.

[0018] By adopting this embodiment, the block body can be separated into the number of connections according to the size, shape, etc. of the object. In addition, it is also possible to use a plurality of connected block bodies in a connected state by bending the connecting portions, etc.

[0019] In addition, in the first mounting block and the second mounting block of the present invention, a sheet member having a number of hooks formed on its surface may be attached to the surface of the block body opposite the mounting portion.

[0020] According to this aspect, loop-shaped fiber products such as dishwashing products and nylon nonwoven fabric products can be easily held by the sheet member attached to the opposite surface. Also, if the object cannot be held directly by the sheet material, such as a plastic molded product, a hook-and-loop fastener or the like can be attached to the object, or a holder such as a charm with a hook-and-loop fastener attached can be attached to the object.

[0021] The wall storage unit of the present invention that solves the above object comprises a mounting block as described in claim 1; and a board having the wall surface on which the mounting block is to be attached.

[0022] The flat storage unit of the present invention that solves the above object comprises a mounting block as described in claim 2, and a board having the flat surface to which the mounting block is attached.

[0023] Here, if the mounting portion is an adhesive or a suction cup, the board may be made of a smooth, flat resin or vinyl material that is easy to attach and remove, or if a magnet is used as the mounting portion, the board may be made of metal. The surface of the boat may also be decorated with a design to enhance its aesthetic appeal. In this case, the design can be further enhanced by combining it with the design of the surface of the mounting block (for example, by using the same character).

[0024] According to the wall storage unit of the present invention, the board can be installed in a preferred location such as a kitchen, bathroom, living room, entrance, or study room and used as wall storage.

[0025] Furthermore, according to the flat storage unit of the present invention, for example, if the board is placed on the bottom plate of a drawer, it can be used as flat storage within the drawer. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] The present invention provides a mounting block and a wall-mounted storage unit using the mounting block that can easily store objects (items) on a wall regardless of their shape or size. It also provides a mounting block and a flat storage unit using the mounting block that can store objects flat in drawers or other storage spaces without causing misalignment of the objects, regardless of their shape or size. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1(a) is a perspective view showing an example of how the wall storage unit of the present invention is used, and FIG. 1(b) is a side view showing the state in which the mounting block (first mounting block) of the present invention is mounted on a wall surface. [Figure 2] 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a variation of the mounting block shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 2 shows an example of a connected assembly in which a plurality of the mounting blocks shown in FIG. 1 are connected together. [Figure 4] 1 shows an example of a charm attached to an item and held in place by a mounting block. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode of the second mounting block of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The mounting block (first mounting block) of the present invention is used by attaching it to, for example, a wall surface of a kitchen or bathroom, or to the wall surface of furniture, a desk, etc. The wall storage unit of the present invention is also used as wall storage by installing it in, for example, a kitchen, bathroom, living room, entryway, study room, etc., but is not particularly limited thereto.

[0029] Fig. 1(a) is a perspective view showing an example of how the wall storage unit of the present invention is used. Fig. 1(b) is a side view showing the state in which the mounting block (first mounting block) of the present invention is attached to a wall. Fig. 1(b) shows the wall portion in cross section.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the mounting block 3 (first mounting block 3) of the present invention has, for example, a cubic or rectangular parallelepiped (cubic) block body 31 and an adhesive layer 32 serving as the mounting portion of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1(b), in this embodiment, the adhesive layer 32 is provided on the back surface 31a of the block body 31, and the block body 31 is attached to the wall surface 5A by this adhesive layer 32. Examples of the adhesive layer 32 include an acrylic or urethane adhesive.

[0031] In this embodiment, the block body 31 is made of foamed plastic such as foamed polyethylene, but the material is not particularly limited. For example, it may be made of resin, metal, wood, polyurethane foam, etc. If the block body 31 is made of foamed plastic such as foamed polyethylene, its flexibility allows the item B to be softly locked, and if the item B is locked in a state where it is slightly pressed into the block body 31, the state becomes more stable.

[0032] The shape of the block body 31 is not particularly limited, and may be cylindrical, prismatic, conical, pyramidal, semicircular, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adhesive layer 32 is used as the attachment portion, but it may also be a suction cup, or if the wall surface 5A is made of metal, it may also be a magnet.

[0033] FIG. 1(a) shows an example in which an item (object) B is stored on a wall surface 5A of a board 5 using a wall storage unit 10 of the present invention. The board 5 of this embodiment has a smooth, flat wall 5A made of resin or vinyl, which allows for easy attachment and removal. As mentioned above, if a magnet is used as the attachment portion, a metal board 5 may be used.

[0034] 1(a) illustrates various items B assuming that the wall storage unit 10 will be installed in various locations. For example, the items B shown include a spatula when the unit is installed in a kitchen, a hairbrush when the unit is installed in a bathroom or bedroom vanity, or scissors when the unit is installed in a study. These items B are hung, hooked, supported, or held by the mounting blocks 3 on the wall surface 5A of the board 5.

[0035] The mounting block 3 can be attached to any position on the wall surface 5A. Specifically, a pair of mounting blocks 3, 3 is attached to the wall surface 5A with a width that allows a spatula or hairbrush, which serves as the item B, to be hung (or suspendered). That is, depending on the shape and size of the item B to be stored, the mounting blocks 3 may be attached to the wall surface 5A so that the item B is sandwiched and held between the pair of mounting blocks 3, 3. This makes it possible to easily store the item B on the wall surface 5A regardless of its shape and size. That is, even long items that are difficult to store in a storage pocket, bag, or the like can be easily stored on the wall surface 5A. Note that, depending on the shape, size, or weight of the item B, three or more mounting blocks 3 may be used for hanging (or suspending), or the lower end portion may be supported in addition to being hung.

[0036] As will be described in detail later, a charm 6 is attached to the scissors (item B) by a string 62, and this charm 6 is held by a sheet member 33 provided on the front surface 31b (see FIG. 1(b)) of the block body 31. Note that FIG. 1(b) shows an example in which the charm 6 is attached to a wall surface 5A of a kitchen or bathroom wall, or a wall surface 5A of furniture, a desk, a sink, a dressing table, etc.

[0037] Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a variation of the mounting block shown in Figure 1. In Figure 2, the wall surface 5A faces diagonally upward to the right, but this is omitted from the drawing.

[0038] FIG. 2(a) shows an example in which scissors, as article B, are hooked (hanging) on ​​mounting block 3. In this embodiment, the finger holes (ring portions) are engaged with block body 31 of mounting block 3, thereby hooking (hanging) and holding the scissors. In this embodiment, block body 31 is made of foamed plastic such as foamed polyethylene, and its flexibility makes it easy to engage the scissors with the finger holes. Note that to prevent the scissors from falling out, notches or grooves may be formed in block body 31, or the shape of block body 31 may be shaped to correspond to the finger holes of the scissors (for example, a shape in which the finger holes of the scissors slightly fit into block body 31).

[0039] FIG. 2(b) shows an example in which four mounting blocks 3 are arranged in a frame shape and an item B is stored within it. That is, in this example, the item B is stored by being surrounded by the block main body 31 while being supported at its lower end portion. Note that a recess or hole may be formed in the upper surface of the block main body 31 of the mounting block 3 arranged at the lower end portion in order to stabilize the storage state of the item B. Note that the arrangement of the mounting blocks 3 is not limited to a rectangular frame shape, and may be changed depending on the shape of the item B to be stored, such as a triangular shape or a polygonal shape with pentagons or more.

[0040] Figure 2(c) shows an example in which a connecting body 30 in which mounting blocks 3 are connected by connecting portions 311 is arranged in a ring shape. Figure 3 shows an example of a connecting body in which multiple mounting blocks shown in Figure 1 are connected. In Figure 3, an adhesive layer 32 (see Figure 1, etc.) is provided on the surface on the far side of the page.

[0041] 3(a), a connected body 30 in which a plurality of block bodies 31 are connected via connecting portions 311 that can be separated by hand may be prepared, and the connecting portions 311 may be separated and used alone (single use mode). Here, being separable by hand refers to a state in which the connecting portions 311 are formed in a small portion of the surfaces where adjacent block bodies 31 are joined, and this connecting portion 311 can be easily separated.

[0042] Also, the required number of mounting blocks 3 may be used in a connected state by the connecting portions 311 (multiple use mode). There are no particular limitations on the locations of the connections by the connecting portions 311, but FIG. 3(a) shows an example in which the connecting portions 311 are provided in the center portion in the height direction of the block main body 31. Note that a mode in which multiple unconnected divided mounting blocks 3 are prepared in a state where they are attached to a release sheet, and the mounting blocks 3 can be used individually by removing them from the release sheet, or a release sheet that can be easily separated may be used.

[0043] FIG. 3(b) shows a configuration in which multiple mounting blocks 3 are connected by connecting portions 311 formed at the upper end portions of the block main body 31. In this configuration, the mounting blocks 3 can be bent at the connecting portions 311 while connected by the connecting portions 311. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2(c), if the block main body 31 is attached to a wall surface 5A with the inside arranged so that it has a substantially circular shape, it becomes possible to store an item B inside. Note that it is also possible to curve the inside surface of the block main body 31 in advance so that the inside is smoothly continuous when it is in the state shown in FIG. 2(c).

[0044] Figure 2(d) shows an example in which a sheet member 33 is provided on the front surface 31b (see Figure 1(b)) of the block body 31, and an article B such as a loop-shaped fiber product for dishwashing or a nylon nonwoven fabric product is held (attached) to this sheet member 33. This sheet member 33 has many tiny hooks (hook portions) formed on its surface.

[0045] If the item B is an item that cannot be held by the sheet member 33 as it is, such as a plastic molded item or a metal item, it can be held by attaching a hook-and-loop fastener loop portion (a loop with many tiny loops formed on its surface) to the item B, as shown in Figures 2(e) and 2(f). Note that Figures 2(e) and 2(f) show an example in which the hook-and-loop fastener loop portion is attached to the handle portion of a pair of scissors, which are the item B. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the shape of the block body 31 is not particularly limited, and it may be cylindrical as shown in Figure 2(f), or any block of an appropriate shape can be used.

[0046] FIG. 4 shows an example of a charm attached to an item and held in place by a mounting block.

[0047] 4(b), the block body 31 attached to the wall surface 5A has the above-mentioned sheet member 33 provided on its front surface 31b. That is, the block body 31 has the sheet member 33 attached to the surface opposite to the adhesive layer (attachment portion) 32, on which a large number of hooks are formed.

[0048] Furthermore, charm 6 attached to item B with string 62 is provided with second sheet member 61 having many tiny loops formed thereon that engage with the hooks of sheet member 33. By engaging the hooks of sheet member 33 with the loops of second sheet member 61, it becomes possible to hold item B (scissors in the figure) on mounting block 3, even if it is an item that cannot be held by sheet member 33 as is, such as a plastic molded product or a metal item.

[0049] Alternatively, a design such as a character, animal, symbol, or number may be printed on the surface of the sheet member 33 by silk printing or the like, and a corresponding design may be printed on the front surface of the charm 6 or on the second sheet member 61. According to this configuration, even if multiple mounting blocks 3 are attached to the wall surface 5A as shown in FIG. 1(a), the item B will always be stored in a predetermined position if it is held by the mounting block 3 according to the corresponding design. Of course, it is also possible to provide the second sheet member 61 on the front surface 31b of the block main body 31 and the sheet member 33 on the charm 6.

[0050] The mounting block 3 described above allows for easy wall storage regardless of the shape or size of the item B. Furthermore, the wall storage unit 10 allows the board 5 to be installed in any location of your choice, such as the kitchen, bathroom, living room, entryway, or study, and used as wall storage.

[0051] Next, we will explain the second mounting block 3' of the present invention. The second mounting block 3' has the same configuration as the mounting block 3. However, it differs in that while the mounting block 3 is attached to a wall surface 5A, the second mounting block 3' is attached to a flat surface (horizontal surface) such as the bottom plate of a drawer. In other words, the mounting block 3 is used for wall-mounted storage, while the second mounting block 3' is used for flat-surface storage.

[0052] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode of the second mounting block 3' of the present invention. Specifically, it shows a plan view of an example in which the second mounting block 3' is provided on the flat surface 9A of the bottom plate of the drawer 9.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 5, the second mounting block 3' is positioned according to the shape and size of various items B, such as stationery, to be stored in the drawer 9. Specifically, if the items B are pens, calculators, staplers, etc., it is preferable to surround the items B to prevent them from shifting position and to position them at a predetermined interval to facilitate easy insertion and removal. In this manner, the second mounting block 3' positions the items B on the flat surface 9A of the drawer 9. This prevents the items B from accidentally shifting position when the drawer 9 is opened or closed, and ensures that the items B are always positioned in the predetermined position. If the items B are small items such as clips, rubber bands, or pins, the second mounting block 3' can be positioned in a rectangular frame shape, and the clips and other small items can be stored inside it. In this case, a connecting member 30' shown in FIG. 3 may be used.

[0054] The mounting portion of the second mounting block 3' (the portion at the back of the drawing in FIG. 5) may be an adhesive layer 32 as shown in FIG. 1(a), or in the case of a steel drawer 9, may be a magnet.

[0055] In addition, by using a board as in the wall storage unit 10 shown in Figure 1(a), placing this board inside the drawer 9 to create a flat surface 9A, and placing a second mounting block 3' on this flat surface 9A, it can be used as a flat storage unit.

[0056] The second mounting block 3' described above makes it possible to prevent the items B from shifting position regardless of the shape or size of the items B to be stored flat in the drawer 9, etc. Also, by combining the boards as a set, it is possible to create a flat storage unit.

[0057] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, a character or other design may be printed on the front surface 31b of the block body 31 of the mounting block 3 or the second mounting block 3' to improve marketability. Furthermore, the design can be further improved by printing a similar character design on the board 5. Furthermore, a design related to the item B to be stored can be applied to the block body 31 or the board 5 to serve as a guide for the position where the item B should be stored. Furthermore, the second mounting block 3' may also have a sheet member 33, as shown in FIG. 4, etc., provided on the top surface of the block body 31'. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 10 Wall storage units 3 Mounting Block 3' Second mounting block 30,30' Concatenation 31,31' Block body 31a back side 31b Front 311 Connection section 32 Adhesive layer 33 Sheet material 6 Charms 61 second sheet member 62 String 5 Board 5A Wall 9 drawers 9A plane

Claims

1. A mounting block having a block body and a mounting portion for mounting the block body to a wall surface, A mounting block characterized in that the block body attached to the wall surface is used to hang, hook, support or hold an object on the wall surface.

2. A mounting block having a block body and a mounting portion for mounting the block body to a flat surface, The mounting block is characterized in that the block body attached to the plane is used to position an object on the plane.

3. 3. The mounting block according to claim 1, wherein the block bodies are connected together via connecting parts that can be separated by hand, and the block bodies can be used individually by separating the connecting parts, or in a multiple use mode by connecting multiple blocks together via the connecting parts.

4. 3. A mounting block according to claim 1, wherein a sheet member having a number of hooks formed on its surface is attached to the surface of the block body opposite the mounting portion.

5. a mounting block according to claim 1; A wall storage unit comprising: a board having a wall surface on which the mounting block is attached.

6. The mounting block according to claim 2; and a board having the flat surface to which the mounting block is attached.

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