Container-type bed

Abstract

To provide a container-type bed that can effectively utilize storage space while ensuring storage space for many items. [Solution] The container-type bed comprises a container-shaped main body 2 having a first bottom wall 21 and a first side wall 20 rising from the peripheral edge of the first bottom wall 20 and with the upper end of the first side wall 20 open, a lid member 3 having a second bottom wall 31 and switchable between an open state that leaves the opening 22 of the main body 2 open and a closed state that closes the opening 22, allowing bedding to be placed on the second bottom wall 31, and a block-shaped base member 4 that is placed below the main body 2 to support it. Multiple base members 4 can be stored within the main body 2.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a container-type bed. [Background technology]

[0002] A known container-type bed for use in evacuation shelters and the like during disasters is described in Patent Document 1 below. This container-type bed comprises a container-shaped main body having a flat first bottom wall and a first side wall rising from the peripheral edge of the first bottom wall and with the upper end of the first side wall open, a lid member having a flat second bottom wall that is detachable from the main body and that closes the opening of the main body when attached to the main body, and the second bottom wall serves as a floor surface for supporting bedding, and a transfer member having a flat third bottom wall that can be moved above and below the main body and that covers the second bottom wall of the lid member when placed above the main body and supports the first bottom wall of the main body when placed below the main body.

[0003] When this container-type bed is used as a bed, the relocation member is placed below the main body. On the other hand, when it is not used as a bed, such as when it is stored in a warehouse, the relocation member is removed from the bottom of the main body and placed above the main body on top of the lid member, allowing the relocation member to function as a lid.

[0004] This container-type bed has the advantage that it can store items such as food, drinks, medicine, daily necessities, and valuables inside the container-shaped body, allowing for effective use of the space allocated to each person in an evacuation shelter, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7216457 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The container-type bed described in Patent Document 1 has a large vertical dimension because the three elements of the main body, lid member, and relocation member must be stacked vertically when stored outside of disaster situations. This requires a large storage space and a large storage area. Furthermore, because the relocation member covers the entire bottom wall of the main body, the weight of the relocation member increases the overall weight, reducing ease of handling.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a container-type bed that can ensure storage space for many items while making effective use of storage space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the container-type bed of the present invention comprises a container-shaped main body having a first bottom wall and a first side wall rising from the peripheral edge of the first bottom wall, with the upper end of the first side wall being open; a lid member having a second bottom wall and capable of switching between an open state that opens the opening of the main body and a closed state that closes the opening, and allowing bedding to be placed on the second bottom wall; and a plurality of block-shaped base members that are positioned below the main body to support the main body, and the plurality of base members are capable of being stored within the main body.

[0009] By making it possible to store multiple base members within the main body, the container-type bed can be made smaller in height by the amount of the base members compared to the container-type bed of Patent Document 1. This increases the storage efficiency of the container-type bed when stored in a warehouse, residence, etc., and makes effective use of storage space. Also, because the base members are block-shaped, they can be made lighter than the relocation members of Patent Document 1. This reduces the weight of the entire container-type bed, making it easier to set up and relocate the container-type bed. This effect can be more pronounced if the base members are made of wood.

[0010] In this container-type bed, one of two orthogonal directions on a horizontal plane is designated as a first direction and the other as a second direction, and the lower part of the main body can be shaped so that the length in the second direction is longer than the length in the first direction. In this case, it is preferable that the length of the base member of the lower part of the main body in the first direction is longer and the length in the second direction is shorter. This makes it easy to store the base member inside the main body.

[0011] If the base member is provided with first protrusions that restrain the lower outer surface of the main body from both sides in the first direction, it is possible to prevent misalignment between the main body and the base member in the first direction.

[0012] By arranging the base members in two locations and providing each of the base members with a second protrusion that restrains the lower outer surface of the main body from both sides in the second direction, it is possible to prevent misalignment between the main body and the base members in the second direction. This eliminates the need to attach the base members to the main body using screws, brackets, etc., and allows the base members and the main body to be in a disconnected state. This makes it easier to assemble and disassemble the container-type bed.

[0013] It is preferable that the second protrusion be provided on a swinging member attached to the base member and swingable (openable and closable) about a vertical swing axis. If the swinging member is closed and positioned along the base member, the overall shape of the base member becomes simple, making it easy to house the base member within the main body.

[0014] It is preferable to dispose the base members at two locations and install a plate-shaped positioning member between the two base members, thereby enabling the positioning member to be used as a place to place shoes, slippers, etc.

[0015] In this container-type bed, a hole for putting in and taking out items can be provided in the second bottom wall of the lid member. By providing a hole in the second bottom wall in this way, items can be put in and taken out from inside the main body while the lid member is placed on the main body and the opening of the main body is kept closed, which increases convenience for the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a container-type bed that can ensure storage space for many items while making effective use of storage space. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the container-type bed taken along a second direction. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the container side bed. [Figure 3] 2 is a side view of the container-type bed of the present embodiment as viewed from the X direction in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a side view of a base member of the container-type bed of the present embodiment, as viewed from the X direction in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a region P in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a container-type bed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a container-type bed according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0019] 1 to 6 show an embodiment of a container-type bed 1 according to the present invention.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the container-type bed 1 according to this embodiment includes a main body 2, a lid member 3, and a block-shaped base member 4. Both the main body 2 and the lid member 3 are formed by pressing steel plates, and the base member 4 is made of wood. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main body 2 and the lid member 3 are both formed in a roughly rectangular shape in a plan view. In the following description, the width direction of the container-type bed 1 is referred to as the first direction I, and the length direction of the container-type bed, which is perpendicular to the first direction on a horizontal plane, is referred to as the second direction II. The length of the lower part of the main body 2 in the second direction II (lengthwise direction) is longer than the length in the first direction I (width direction). As such, as long as the length of the lower part of the main body 2 in the second direction II is longer than the length in the first direction I, the shape of the main body 2 when viewed in a plan view can be arbitrarily selected.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 2 integrally comprises a flat bottom wall 21 (first bottom wall) and a side wall 20 (first side wall) rising from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 21. The side wall 20 is formed continuously around the periphery without any breaks. The main body 2 is normally used with the bottom wall 21 facing downward. An opening 22 is formed at the upper end of the side wall 20. The side wall 20 and the bottom wall 21 form the container-like main body 2 that is sealed except for the opening 22 at the upper end.

[0022] A flange 23 is formed at the upper end of the side wall 20 of the main body 2, extending horizontally by bending the edge outward. Two annular ribs 25 are formed on the bottom wall 21 of the main body 2 to protrude upward in order to increase its rigidity.

[0023] The lid member 3 integrally comprises a flat bottom wall 31 (second bottom wall) and a side wall 30 (second side wall) rising from the peripheral edge of the bottom wall 31. The side wall 30 is formed continuously around the periphery without any breaks. The lid member 3 is normally used with the bottom wall 31 facing downward. At the upper end of the side wall 30 of the lid member 3, a flange portion 33 is formed by bending the edge outward and extending horizontally. A plurality of ribs 35 are provided on the bottom wall 31 of the lid member 3 to increase its rigidity. In this embodiment, the ribs 35 are exemplified as linear ribs extending upward in the first direction I. However, the shape and number of the ribs 35 can be arbitrarily selected.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1 , with the bottom wall 31 of the lid member 3 facing downward, the side wall 30 of the lid member 3 is fitted to the inside of the upper end of the side wall 20 of the main body 2, thereby closing the opening 22 of the main body 2. At this time, the flange portion 33 of the lid member 3 overlaps the flange portion 23 of the main body 2, thereby positioning the lid member 3 vertically relative to the main body 2. In this state, a recess surrounded by the side wall 30 and the bottom wall 31 is formed on the upper surface of the lid member 3. As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 1 , this recess can be used as a bed by placing bedding 5 such as a futon in it. In this case, the container-type bed 1 can be placed inside a tent or a space partitioned by a partition or the like to improve the user's privacy. A cushioning material such as a mattress may be placed in the recess of the lid member 3, and the bedding 5 may then be placed on top of it. In this case, the cushioning material is preferably divided into multiple portions in the second direction II so that it can be accommodated within the main body 2. The cover member 3 may be attached to the main body 2 by fastening the flange portions 23, 33 together at multiple locations using bolts and nuts (not shown).

[0025] The user can store items (food, drinks, daily necessities, medicine, valuables, etc.) inside the main body 2, allowing for effective use of allocated space in evacuation shelters, etc. While sleeping, the user sleeps on the lid member 3 that closes the opening 22 of the main body 2, preventing third parties from removing items from inside the main body 2, thereby increasing security. If necessary, a lock can be placed between the flange portion 23 of the main body 2 and the flange portion 33 of the lid member 3, further increasing security. In addition, while sleeping, the space inside the main body 2 is sealed by the lid member 3, making the space directly below the lid member 3 an insulated space isolated from the outside air. This increases comfort when sleeping, especially in winter.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1 , by attaching support parts 6 and 7 to both ends of the main body 2 in the second direction II to support the user's head and feet, a sleeping space suited to the user's physique can be secured without increasing the size of the main body 2 or the cover member 3. A fall prevention fence 8 may also be attached to the main body 2 to prevent the user from falling off the cover member 3 while sleeping. The support parts 6 and 7 and the fence 8 can be manufactured, for example, by processing steel pipe material. The support parts 6 and 7 and the fence 8 are detachable from the main body 2 using bolts or the like, and are manufactured to a size that allows them to be stored within the main body 2 after removal. This eliminates the need to secure separate storage space for the support parts 6 and 7 and the fence 8, allowing for effective use of storage space in evacuation shelter warehouses, residences, and the like.

[0027] On the other hand, when the cover member 3 is removed from the main body 2, the opening 22 of the main body 2 is opened, allowing the user to take out and put in articles stored in the main body 2.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3 , the main body 2 and the cover member 3 may be connected by a hinge 10, allowing the cover member 3 to swing relative to the main body 2. In this case, the cover member 3 can be swung downward to fit the side wall 30 of the cover member 3 inside the side wall 20 of the main body 2, enabling use as a bed. Also, by swinging the cover member 3 upward to detach the cover member 3 from the opening 22 of the main body 2, the opening 22 of the main body 2 is opened, allowing the user to access the items stored inside the main body 2. To maintain the open state of the opening 22 of the main body 2, it is desirable to support the cover member 3 with a support rod 11 to prevent the cover member 3 from descending under its own weight when the cover member 3 is swung upward. By engaging both ends of the support rod 11 with the main body 2 and the cover member 3, respectively, the cover member 3 can be maintained in a stationary state. The support rod 11 is sized to be accommodated within the main body 2.

[0029] In this case, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, if a handle 37 is attached to the cover member 3, the cover member 3 can be easily opened and closed.

[0030] The main body 2 and lid member 3 described above are each integrally formed by pressing steel plates without welding. In this case, the bottom walls 21, 31 of the main body 2 and the lid member 3 are connected to the side walls 20, 30 connected to the bottom walls 21, 31 via arc-shaped cross-sections. Furthermore, the portions of the side walls 20, 30 extending in the first direction I and the second direction II are also connected via arc-shaped cross-sections. Therefore, there are no sharp corners in the internal spaces of the main body 2 and the lid member 3, and the inner surfaces of the members 2, 3 are smoothly continuous. This reduces the likelihood of areas remaining unwashed when cleaning the main body 2 and the lid member 3, thereby improving the hygiene of the container-type bed 1. Furthermore, by forming the main body 2 and the lid member 3 from press-formed steel plates, a container-type bed 1 can be provided that is sturdy, durable, and easily recyclable when disposed of.

[0031] Because the main body 2 is sealed except for the opening 22, it has buoyancy in water. Therefore, in the event of a flood, the main body 2 can be used as a lifeboat by having a person get inside the main body 2. Even when the opening 22 of the main body 2 is closed by fitting the cover member 3 over the opening 22 of the main body 2, the main body 2 can be used as a lifeboat by having a user sit on the cover member 3. When it is envisioned that the main body 2 and the cover member 3 will be used as a boat in this way, it is desirable to attach a packing to either the flange portion 23 of the main body 2 or the flange portion 33 of the cover member 3, which fits tightly with the other, to prevent water from entering the main body 2 through the gap between the flange portion 23 of the main body 2 and the flange portion 33 of the cover member 3.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the block-shaped base members 4 are long and are arranged in two rows on the floor F with their longitudinal directions parallel to the first direction I of the main body 2. The main body 2 is supported by the base members 4 by placing the main body 2 on the base members 4 arranged in two rows. In this case, the main body 2 is simply placed on the base members 4, and the base members 4 are not attached to the main body 2 with screws or brackets. In other words, the main body 2 and the base members 4 are not connected to each other.

[0033] The cross-sectional shape of the base member 4 may be any shape as long as it achieves strength and light weight, and may be, for example, an I-shaped cross-section. The I-shaped base member 4 is formed by a vertical portion 40 with a rectangular cross-section and rectangular cross-sectional flanges 41 that extend horizontally from the upper and lower ends of the vertical portion 40. For example, thick, long wooden boards are used for the vertical portion 40 and the flanges 41. The flanges 41 are fixed to the upper and lower ends of the vertical portion 40 with fastening members such as screws, with the vertical portion 40 being positioned so that its long sides are in the up-down direction. Other examples of the cross-sectional shape of the base member 4 include an L-shaped cross-section and a T-shaped cross-section. The upper surface of the base member 4 (the upper surface of the upper flange 41) is flat and capable of surface contact with the bottom wall 21 of the main body 2, and the lower surface of the base member 4 (the lower surface of the lower flange 41) is flat and capable of surface contact with the floor F.

[0034] 2, 3, and 6, the length of the base member 4 is longer than the length of the lower part of the main body 2 (near the bottom wall 21) in the first direction I but shorter than the length in the second direction II. The base member 4 may be made of wood or other lightweight material, such as a resin material. In the following description, the direction in which one base member 4 faces the other base member 4 in the second direction II is referred to as the inside, and the opposite direction is referred to as the outside.

[0035] First protrusions 43 that protrude upward are provided on both longitudinal ends of the upper surface (upper surface of the upper flange 41) of the base member 4. By restraining the lower outer surface of the main body 2 (indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 2) from both sides in the first direction I with these protrusions 43, it is possible to prevent relative positional displacement between the main body 2 and the base member 4 in the first direction I.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, plate-shaped positioning members 12 are installed between the base members 4 arranged in two rows. The positioning members 12 are manufactured into a rectangular shape in a plan view, for example, by press-forming a steel plate. As shown in Figure 5, protrusions 12a that protrude downward are formed on the edge of the positioning member 12 along the first direction I. The protrusions 12a can be formed by bending the end edges of the steel plate downward. By bending both end edges of the steel plate along the second direction II upward, the bent portions 12b become ribs, thereby improving the strength of the positioning member 12.

[0037] The base member 4 has a groove 44 formed therein into which the protrusion 12a of the positioning member 12 fits. The groove 44 extends along the first direction I and is formed, for example, on the upper surface of the lower flange 41, directly below the inner side surface of the vertical portion 40. By fitting the protrusion 12a of the positioning member 12 into this groove 44, the protrusion 12a and the groove 44 engage in the second direction II, thereby maintaining the distance between the base members 4 and positioning the two base members 4 in the second direction II. The flat positioning member 12 can also be used as a place to store footwear such as shoes and slippers. When footwear is stored in the main body 2, dirt from the footwear tends to adhere to other items in the main body 2, creating a hygiene problem. However, using the positioning member 12 as a footwear storage space can avoid this problem.

[0038] Furthermore, since the protrusions 12a are guided by the grooves 44, the positioning member 12 can be slid along the first direction I. This makes it easy to put footwear in and take it out when using the positioning member 12 as a storage space for footwear. As shown in Fig. 4, if the grooves 44 are formed over the entire length of the base member 4 (the entire length in the first direction I), the base member 4 will no longer have a specific directionality, improving the workability when assembling the container-type bed 1.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, a swinging member 13 that can swing around a vertical rotation axis is attached to the outer side surface of each base member 4 near the middle in the longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, the swinging member 13 is attached to the base member 4 via hinges 14, and thereby the swinging member 13 forms part of the base member 4. The element of the hinge 14 on the base member 4 side is attached to a base member 45 (see FIG. 1) that is disposed in the outer space of the space sandwiched between the upper and lower flanges 41 of the base member 4 and is fixed to the base member 4. With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, the swinging member 13 can swing (open and close) between a position (indicated by a two-dot chain line) that follows the longitudinal direction of the base member 4 and a position (indicated by a dashed line) that is open in a direction perpendicular to the base member 4.

[0040] Second protrusions 13a that protrude upward are provided on the upper surface of the swinging members 13. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, when the two swinging members 13 are in an open position, the distance between the second protrusions 13a is slightly longer than the length of the lower part of the main body 2 in the second direction II. Therefore, the main body 2 is restrained from both sides in the second direction II by the second protrusions 13a, and the main body 2 and the base member 4 are positioned in the second direction II.

[0041] Because the main body 2 and the base member 4 are positioned in both the first direction I and the second direction II in this way, the main body 2 can be stably supported by the base member 4 even when the base member 4 is not attached to the main body 2 and the main body 2 and the base member 4 are in an unconnected state. In evacuation shelters and the like, it is necessary to shorten the assembly time of the container-type bed 1 as much as possible because a large number of people must be accommodated, and because there is no need to attach the base member 4 to the main body 2, this request can be met. Furthermore, when the rocking member 13 is in a closed position, the overall shape of the base member 4, including the rocking member 13, becomes simple, making it easy to store the base member 4 inside the main body 2.

[0042] 1 and 2, a third protruding portion 13b that protrudes downward is provided on the underside of the swinging member 13. This third protruding portion 13b is in contact with the floor F, and therefore, it is possible to stably support the load acting on the swinging member 13.

[0043] The two base members 4 are sized to be able to be stored within the main body 2. By storing both base members 4, including the rocking member 13, within the main body 2, the vertical dimension of the container-type bed 1 can be reduced by the amount of the base members 4 compared to the container-type bed of Patent Document 1. This increases the storage efficiency of the container-type bed when it is stored in a warehouse or a home, etc., and makes it possible to effectively utilize storage space.

[0044] Furthermore, because each base member 4 is in the shape of a long block, the weight of the base portion can be reduced compared to when a relocation member that covers the entire bottom wall of the container-type bed 1 is used as described in Patent Document 1. This reduces the weight of the container-type bed 1, making it easier to set up and relocate the container-type bed. This effect can be more pronounced by making the base members 4 out of wood or resin.

[0045] By making the size such that not only the base member 4 but also accessories such as the positioning member 12, cushioning materials such as a mattress, support parts 6, support parts 7, fences 8, support rods 11 (see Figure 3), metal fittings for attaching the support parts and fences, bolts and screws can all be stored within the main body 2, there is no need to prepare separate storage space for these accessories when storing the container-type bed 1, and storage space can be used more effectively.In addition, since all necessary accessories are included, it can be quickly assembled when using it as a container-type bed.

[0046] When the container-type beds 1 described above are used in an evacuation shelter, a large number of them need to be stored in a warehouse. To store a large number of container-type beds 1 in this way, the base members 4 and accessories are housed in the main bodies 2, and the container-type beds 1 are stacked in multiple layers in the state shown in FIG. 1 (with the bottom wall 31 of the lid member 3 facing downward and the side wall 30 of the lid member 3 fitted to the inside of the upper end of the side wall 20 of the main body 2). In this case, the container-type beds 1 can be stacked stably by fitting the lower part of the main body 2 of the upper container-type bed 1 into the recess on the top surface of the lid member 3 of the lower container-type bed 1. Alternatively, the container-type beds 1 can be stacked with cushioning material such as a mattress placed in the recess on the top surface of the lid member 3. In this case, the cushioning material prevents contact between the main body 2 of the upper container-type bed and the lid member 3 of the lower container-type bed. This prevents rust from forming at the contact points, even if the main body 2 and lid member 3 are made of steel. Rust can also be prevented by storing cushioning material inside the main body 2 and placing cloth, paper, etc. between the main body 2 of the upper container-type bed and the lid member 3 of the lower container-type bed.

[0047] 2, a hole 36 for inserting and removing items (especially small items such as a wallet) can be formed in the second bottom wall 31 of the lid member 3. By forming the hole 36 in the second bottom wall 31 in this way, it becomes easy to insert and remove items into and from the container even when the lid member 3 is left in place on the main body 2. If this hole 36 is not necessary, it can be closed by fitting a separately prepared lid into the hole 36.

[0048] In the above description, the main body 2 and the cover member 3 are formed from pressed steel plate, but these members 2, 3 may also be molded from a resin material. Also, although the container-type bed 1 has been illustrated as having a rectangular shape in plan view, this shape is arbitrary, and other shapes such as an oval may also be used. Also, although the container-type bed 1 has been illustrated as being used in evacuation shelters during disasters, the use of the container-type bed 1 is not particularly limited, and it may also be used, for example, as a bed for regular use in a home or as a bed for outdoor activities such as camping.

[0049] A spacer can also be placed between the base member 4 and the floor F. By changing the height of the spacer, the height position of the lid member 3 can be changed, and for example, when using the container-type bed 1 as a bench, it is possible to adjust the seat position to the optimum height.

[0050] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can of course be embodied in various other forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, and further includes the equivalent meanings set forth in the claims, and all modifications within the scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 1. Container bed 2 Main unit 3 Cover member 4 Base member 12 Positioning member 13 Swinging member 13a Second protrusion 37 holes 43 First protrusion

Claims

1. a container-shaped main body having a first bottom wall and a first side wall rising from a peripheral edge of the first bottom wall, the first side wall being open at an upper end; a cover member having a second bottom wall, switchable between an open state in which the opening of the main body is opened and a closed state in which the opening is closed, and allowing bedding to be placed on the second bottom wall; a plurality of block-shaped base members disposed below the main body to support the main body, A container-type bed, characterized in that the plurality of base members can be accommodated within the main body.

2. 2. A container-type bed as described in claim 1, wherein the lower part of the main body has a shape in which the length in the second direction is longer than the length in the first direction, of two orthogonal directions on a horizontal plane, one of which is a first direction and the other is a second direction, and the base member is longer than the length in the first direction of the lower part of the main body and shorter than the length in the second direction.

3. 3. The container-type bed according to claim 2, wherein the base member is provided with first protrusions that restrain the outer surface of the lower part of the main body from both sides in the first direction.

4. 4. A container-type bed as described in claim 1 or 3, wherein the base members are arranged in two locations, and each of the base members is provided with a second protrusion that restrains the lower outer surface of the main body from both sides in the second direction.

5. 5. The container-type bed according to claim 4, wherein the second protrusion is provided on a rocking member attached to the base member and capable of rocking around a rocking axis in the up-down direction.

6. 2. The container-type bed according to claim 1, wherein the base members are disposed at two locations, and a plate-like positioning member is provided between the two base members.

7. 2. The container-type bed according to claim 1, wherein a hole is provided in the second bottom wall of the lid member for inserting and removing articles.

8. 2. The container-type bed according to claim 1, wherein the base member is made of wood.

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