Partition members and storage fixtures

Abstract

To provide partition members and storage fixtures that allow for effective use of storage space. [Solution] A partition member according to one aspect of the present invention is a partition member provided in a storage space in which at least the front is open. It comprises a connecting portion that is connected to a connecting wall located in a portion of the wall forming the storage space other than the bottom wall, and a vertical partition portion that extends vertically to divide the storage space in the left-right direction, and is connected to the connecting portion and capable of supporting articles while being spaced apart from the bottom wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition member and a storage furniture.

Background Art

[0002] In facilities such as offices, storage furniture for storing articles (documents, notebook PCs (personal computers), etc.) used by facility users is installed. The storage furniture has a plurality of storage spaces partitioned in the vertical and horizontal directions. Facility users can put in and take out their own articles in the storage space assigned to each user, for example.

[0003] For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 below disclose a configuration in which a partition member is provided in a storage space. The partition member partitions the storage space into a plurality of spaces. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to partition the storage space into a first space surrounded by the partition member and a second space outside the partition member, and it is said that articles can be classified and stored in the first space and the second space.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, conventional storage fixtures still had room for improvement in terms of utilizing storage space widely in the left-right direction. Specifically, conventional technology has a configuration in which a partition member is attached to the bottom wall of the wall that forms the storage space. As a result, the width in the left-right direction of the second space is narrower than the width in the left-right direction of the entire storage space. In this case, it was difficult to place electronic devices such as laptop PCs horizontally. Furthermore, even if electronic devices could be placed horizontally, there was a possibility of dead space being created above the electronic devices.

[0006] This invention provides partition members and storage fixtures that enable effective use of storage space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following embodiments. (1) A partition member according to one aspect of the present invention is a partition member provided in a storage space that is open at least in the front, and comprises a connecting portion that is connected to a connecting wall located in a portion of the wall forming the storage space other than the bottom wall, and a vertical partition portion that extends in the vertical direction to partition the storage space in the left-right direction, and is connected to the connecting portion and capable of supporting articles while being spaced apart from the bottom wall.

[0008] According to this embodiment, a lower space can be formed in the storage space that is located below the partition member. In this case, even if a partition member is provided in the storage space, the maximum width in the left-right direction of the space outside the partition member (external partition space) can be prevented from being limited by the partition member. Therefore, a wide space can be secured in the left-right direction on the bottom wall of the storage space, allowing items that are not suitable for vertical storage, such as notebook PCs, to be stored horizontally. Furthermore, since a space partitioned by the partition member (internal partition space) is formed above the lower space, the occurrence of dead space above the lower space can be prevented. As a result, the storage space can be used effectively.

[0009] (2) In the partition member according to the embodiment of (1) above, it is preferable that the connecting portion is connected to the connecting wall that extends upward from one side end in the left-right direction of the bottom wall of the wall portion. According to this embodiment, a connecting wall is provided on the side wall portion extending upward from one side end in the left-right direction of the bottom wall, which is part of the wall portion forming the storage space, making it easier to support the support portion at any position in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the partition member can be stably attached to the main body of the fixture.

[0010] (3) In the partition member according to the embodiment of (2) above, it is preferable that the connecting portion comprises a front connecting piece that extends vertically at the front end of the storage space and is connected to the front closed cross section that constitutes the connecting wall, and a rear connecting piece that extends vertically at the rear end of the storage space and is connected to the rear closed cross section that constitutes the connecting wall. According to this embodiment, since the connecting portion is supported in the closed section, it is easier to ensure the connection strength between the partition member and the fixture body. Furthermore, since each connecting piece extends in the vertical direction, it is supported over a wide area in the vertical direction in each closed section. This also makes it easier to ensure the connection strength between the partition member and the fixture body.

[0011] (4) In the partition member according to the embodiment of (3) above, the connecting portion is preferably provided with a temporary wall that faces the vertical partition portion in the left-right direction and connects the front connecting piece and the rear connecting piece to each other, and the temporary wall is provided with an overhang that extends toward the opposite side from the vertical partition portion in the left-right direction and enters into the portion located between the front closed section and the rear closed section. According to this embodiment, the overhanging portion can reinforce the temporary wall, thereby ensuring rigidity in the partition member and suppressing deflection of the partition member in the left-right direction.

[0012] (5) In a partition member according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (4) above, it is preferable that the support portion is provided with a rear partition portion that connects the rear edges of the connecting portion and the vertical partition portion. According to this embodiment, deformation in which the vertical partition and the connecting portion move closer together or further apart in the left-right direction can be suppressed without obstructing the insertion or removal of articles from the front or above into the inner space of the partition member.

[0013] (6) In a partition member according to any of the embodiments of (5) above, it is preferable that the rear partition portion is provided with a rear projection that protrudes rearward from the central part in the left-right direction of the rear partition portion and extends in the vertical direction. According to this embodiment, within the storage space, a vertical insertion space is formed behind the support portion, surrounded by a rear projection and extending in the vertical direction. Therefore, by inserting wiring, etc., through the vertical insertion space, the wiring, etc., can be grouped behind the partition member. As a result, interference between items stored in the storage space (internal and external partition spaces) and wiring, etc., inserted through the insertion space can be suppressed.

[0014] (7) In a partition member according to any of the embodiments of (2) to (4) above, it is preferable that the connecting portion is provided with an engaging claw that engages with the connecting wall when inserted into an engaging hole that penetrates the connecting wall. According to this embodiment, partition members can be attached without using screws or other connecting parts, and the partition members can be easily prevented from coming off the connecting wall.

[0015] (8) In a partition member according to any of the embodiments of (1) to (7) above, it is preferable that the portion of the support portion located closer to the connection portion in the left-right direction is provided with a support leg that extends downward from the support portion and is supported from below by the bottom wall. According to this embodiment, the load acting on the partition member is transmitted to the bottom wall via the support legs. This improves the stability of the partition member. Furthermore, since the support legs are provided in the part of the support section that is closer to the connection section, the width in the lateral direction of the space below can also be secured.

[0016] (9) In the partition member according to any one of the above (1) to (8), it is preferable that the connecting portion is connected to the top wall disposed opposite to the bottom wall in the vertical direction among the wall portions, and the supporting portion is suspended from the top wall via the connecting portion. According to this aspect, among the wall portions forming the storage space, the partition member is supported in a state separated from the bottom wall. Thereby, even when the partition member is provided in the storage space, it is possible to suppress the maximum width in the left-right direction of the outer space of the partition member from being restricted by the partition member.

[0017] The storage furniture according to an aspect of the present invention includes a furniture body forming a storage space that can be opened at least forward, and a partition member according to any one of the above (1) to (9), and the partition member is supported by the wall portion in a state separated from the bottom wall among the wall portions forming the storage space. According to this aspect, the storage space can be effectively utilized.

Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to each of the above aspects, the storage space can be effectively utilized.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is an enlarged perspective view showing the inside of the storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the III-III line in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a front view showing a state where the door is removed in the storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of the partition member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view showing a connection portion between the partition member and the partition unit. [Figure 7] It is a front view of the storage furniture according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8]This is an enlarged perspective view showing the interior of the storage unit according to the third embodiment. [Figure 9] This is an enlarged perspective view showing the interior of the storage unit according to the fourth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0020] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments and modifications described below, corresponding components may be denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions omitted. In the following description, expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements such as "parallel," "orthogonal," "center," and "coaxial" will not only strictly represent such arrangements, but will also represent states in which the surfaces are relatively displaced by an angle or distance that allows for tolerances or the same function to be obtained. Furthermore, in this embodiment, "facing each other" is not limited to cases where the orthogonal directions (normal directions) of the two surfaces coincide with each other, but also includes cases where the orthogonal directions intersect.

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of storage unit 1. The storage unit 1 shown in Figure 1 is a so-called locker, installed in a facility such as an office. The storage unit 1 is formed in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped that stands upright from the installation surface F (floor). In the following, the direction perpendicular to the installation surface F will be described as the up-down direction (arrow UP is upward), and the two directions perpendicular to the up-down direction will be described as the front-back direction (arrow FR is forward) and the left-right direction (arrow LH is left), respectively.

[0022] Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing the interior of storage unit 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the storage unit 1 comprises a unit body 10 and a plurality of partition members 12 (see Figure 2).

[0023] <Fixture body 10> The main unit 10 of the furniture is equipped with multiple storage spaces S partitioned in the vertical and horizontal directions. Users of the facility can, for example, put their own items in and take them out of the storage space S assigned to them. In the illustrated example, the main unit 10 of the furniture is equipped with a total of 10 storage spaces S, arranged in 2 rows horizontally and 5 tiers vertically. However, the number of storage spaces S can be changed as appropriate. Also, the size of each storage space S may be the same or different from one another.

[0024] The main unit 10 of the fixture comprises a frame 20, a housing 21, a partition unit 22, shelves 23, and multiple doors 24. The frame 20 is formed in a rectangular frame shape, with the left-right direction as the longitudinal direction and the front-back direction as the transverse direction when viewed from above. The frame 20 is installed on the mounting surface F via, for example, an adjuster (not shown).

[0025] The housing 21 is supported from below by the frame 20. The housing 21 is formed in a box shape that opens to the front. Specifically, the housing 21 comprises a bottom plate 31, a pair of outer wall units 32, a top plate 33, and a back plate 34. The base plate 31 is provided so as to cover the frame 20 from above.

[0026] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the line III-III in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the exterior wall unit 32 extends upward from both ends in the left-right direction of the base plate 31. The exterior wall unit 32 comprises an outer closing plate 41, an outer front reinforcing part 42, and an outer rear reinforcing part 43. Each exterior wall unit 32 has a symmetrical configuration. Therefore, the details of the exterior wall unit 32 will be explained using the right-hand exterior wall unit 32 as an example.

[0027] The outer closure plate 41 extends upward from the right end of the bottom plate 31. The outer closure plate 41 is formed as a flat plate that extends along the entire length of the bottom plate 31 in the front-to-back direction. The outer front reinforcing portion 42 extends upward from the bottom plate 31 so as to be positioned against the inner surface (left-right direction) of the front end of the outer closing plate 41. The outer front reinforcing portion 42 is formed in a C-shape or hat-shape when viewed from above or below, and is joined to the inner surface of the outer closing plate 41. Therefore, the outer front closed section 45 with a rectangular cross-section is formed at the front end of the outer wall unit 32 by the outer closing plate 41 and the outer front reinforcing portion 42. The outer rear reinforcing portion 43 extends upward from the bottom plate 31 so as to be positioned against the rear end of the inner surface of the outer closing plate 41. The outer rear reinforcing portion 43 is formed in a C-shape or hat-shape in a plan view when viewed from above and below, and is joined to the inner surface of the outer closing plate 41. Therefore, at the rear end of the outer wall unit 32, an outer rear closed section 46 with a rectangular cross-section is formed by the outer closing plate 41 and the outer rear reinforcing portion 43.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, the top plate 33 spans the upper ends of a pair of exterior wall units 32. The top plate 33 faces the bottom plate 31 with the exterior wall units 32 in between. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the back plate 34 constitutes the rear surface of the housing 21. The back plate 34 closes the rear end opening of the housing 21 (the area enclosed by the rear edges of the bottom plate 31, the outer wall unit 32, and the top plate 33).

[0029] The partition unit 22 divides the inside of the fixture body 10 in the left-right direction. The partition unit 22 includes a central closing plate 51, a central front reinforcing part 52, and a central rear reinforcing part 53. The central closure plate 51 extends upward from the center of the base plate 31 in the left-right direction. The central closure plate 51 is formed as a flat plate that extends along the entire length of the base plate 31 in the front-rear direction.

[0030] The front central reinforcement portion 52 extends upward from the bottom plate 31, positioned against the left-facing surface of the front end of the central closing plate 51. The front central reinforcement portion 52 is formed in a C-shape or hat-shape in a plan view from the top and bottom, and is joined to the left-facing surface of the central closing plate 51. Therefore, a rectangular-shaped central closed section 55 is formed at the front end of the partition unit 22 by the central closing plate 51 and the front central reinforcement portion 52. The rear central reinforcement section 53 extends upward from the bottom plate 31, positioned against the left-facing surface of the rear end of the central closing plate 51. The rear central reinforcement section 53 is formed in a C-shape or hat-shape in a plan view from the top and bottom, and is joined to the left-facing surface of the central closing plate 51. Therefore, a rectangular-shaped central closed section 56 is formed at the rear end of the partition unit 22 by the central closing plate 51 and the rear central reinforcement section 53. Note that each closed section 45, 46, 55, 56 may be a separate rectangular tubular column from the corresponding closing plate, and a part of its periphery may be open. Also, the closed sections 45, 46, 55, 56 are not essential components.

[0031] Figure 4 is a front view of the storage unit 1 with the door 24 removed. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the shelf board 23 partitions the space inside the housing 21 in the vertical direction. The shelf board 23 spans between either the outer wall unit 32 and the partition unit 22. In this embodiment, multiple shelf boards 23 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction. As shown in Figure 2, notches 23a are formed at both ends in the left-right direction at the rear end of the shelf board 23.

[0032] Here, the storage space S is constructed by dividing the space within the housing 21 with partition units 22 and shelves 23. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, of the multiple storage spaces S, the uppermost storage space S is partitioned by partition units 22, shelves 23, outer wall units 32, top plate 33, and back plate 34. In this case, the shelves 23 constitute the bottom wall of the uppermost storage space S, and the top plate 33 constitutes the top wall of the uppermost storage space S. In addition, the partition units 22, outer wall units 32, and back plate 34 constitute the peripheral walls of the uppermost storage space S. Of the peripheral walls, the partition units 22 and outer wall units 32 constitute the side walls of the uppermost storage space S, and the back plate 34 constitutes the rear wall of the uppermost storage space S.

[0033] Of the multiple storage spaces S, the lowest storage space S is partitioned by a partition unit 22, a shelf board 23, an outer wall unit 32, a bottom plate 31, and a back plate 34. In this case, the bottom plate 31 constitutes the bottom wall of the lowest storage space S, and the shelf board 23 constitutes the top wall of the lowest storage space S. In addition, the partition unit 22, the outer wall unit 32, and the back plate 34 constitute the peripheral walls of the lowest storage space S. Of the peripheral walls, the partition unit 22 and the outer wall unit 32 constitute the side walls of the lowest storage space S, and the back plate 34 constitutes the rear wall of the lowest storage space S.

[0034] Of the multiple storage spaces S, the central storage space S located between the uppermost and lowermost levels is partitioned by a partition unit 22, vertically adjacent shelves 23, an outer wall unit 32, and a back panel 34. Of the vertically adjacent shelves 23, the lower shelf 23 forms the bottom wall of the central storage space S, and the upper shelf 23 forms the top wall of the central storage space S. In addition, the partition unit 22, outer wall unit 32, and back panel 34 form the perimeter walls of the central storage space S. Of the perimeter walls, the partition unit 22 and outer wall unit 32 form the side walls of the central storage space S, and the back panel 34 forms the rear wall of the central storage space S.

[0035] Furthermore, if there are three or more storage spaces S (i.e., multiple partition units 22 are arranged in the left-right direction), the shelf board 23 is supported by adjacent partition units 22 in the left-right direction. In this case, adjacent partition units 22 in the left-right direction form side walls that partition the central storage space S located between the outermost rows of storage spaces S in the left-right direction.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1, the doors 24 open and close each storage space S individually. Each door 24 is, for example, a single-leaf type. That is, each door 24 is supported on the front end of the partition unit 22 or the outer wall unit 32 so as to be rotatable around an axis along the vertical direction. Each door 24 moves between a closed position that covers the front end opening of each storage space S (housing 21) from the front and an open position that opens the front end opening of each storage space S. In the illustrated example, each door 24 has a slit 24a formed therein. The slit 24a is formed on one side end of each door 24 in the left-right direction (for example, the left side), with the vertical direction being the longitudinal direction. The door 24 may also be provided with a shutter that allows the slit 24a to be opened and closed.

[0037] <Partition member 12> Figure 5 is a perspective view of the partition member 12. As shown in Figures 2 and 5, partition members 12 are provided separately within each storage space S. The partition members 12 provided in each storage space S all have the same configuration. Therefore, the following explanation will use the partition member 12 provided in the storage space S shown in Figure 2 (the uppermost and rightmost storage space S) as an example.

[0038] The partition member 12 divides the storage space S into an internal partition space S1, an upper and lower insertion space S2, and an external partition space S3. The partition member 12 is cantilevered to the partition unit 22 and is positioned in the storage space S at an upward distance from the shelf board 23 (bottom wall). Specifically, the partition member 12 includes a connecting part 100 and a support part 101.

[0039] The connecting portion 100 is the part that connects to the partition unit 22. The connecting portion 100 is positioned facing the partition unit 22. The connecting portion 100 is supported by the partition unit 22 in a state where it spans between the middle front closed section 55 and the middle rear closed section 56. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the connecting portion 100 comprises a front connecting piece 110, a front engaging portion 111, a rear connecting piece 112, a rear engaging portion 113, and a support wall 114.

[0040] The front connecting piece 110 faces the middle front closed section 55 in the left-right direction. The front connecting piece 110 extends vertically along the portion (connecting wall 120) of the middle front closed section 55 located on the other side in the left-right direction, with the left-right direction being the thickness direction.

[0041] Multiple front engaging portions 111 are formed on the front connecting piece 110, spaced apart in the vertical direction. The front connecting piece 110 is attached to the middle front closed section 55 via the front engaging portions 111.

[0042] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the partition member 12 and the partition unit 22. As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the connecting wall 120 has engagement holes 120a that penetrate through it. The same number of engagement holes 120a are formed at intervals in the vertical direction as the number of front engagement portions 111. The front engagement portion 111 is formed in a downward L-shape. The front engagement portion 111 includes an insertion portion 123 extending to the left (outward in the left-right direction) from the front connecting piece 110, and a claw portion 124 extending downward from the tip of the insertion portion 123. When the front engagement portion 111 is inserted into the engagement hole 120a, the insertion portion 123 abuts against the lower edge of the engagement hole 120a, and the claw portion 124 abuts against the back surface of the connecting wall 120. As a result, the partition member 12 is restricted from moving downward relative to the connecting wall 120 and from moving to the right (the other side in the left-right direction).

[0043] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the rear connecting piece 112 faces the middle-rear closed section 56 in the left-right direction. The rear connecting piece 112 extends vertically along the portion (connecting wall 121) located on the other side in the left-right direction of the middle-rear closed section 56, with the left-right direction being the thickness direction.

[0044] As shown in Figure 5, multiple rear engaging portions 113 are formed on the rear connecting piece 112, spaced apart in the vertical direction. The rear connecting piece 112 is attached to the middle and rear closed section 56 via the rear engaging portions 113. As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the connecting wall 121 has engaging holes 121a that penetrate through the connecting wall 121. The same number of engaging holes 121a are formed, spaced apart in the vertical direction, as the number of rear engaging portions 113. The rear engaging portion 113 is formed in a downward L-shape, having an insertion portion 123 and a claw portion 124, similar to the front engaging portion 111. When the rear engaging portion 113 is inserted into the engaging hole 121a, the insertion portion 123 abuts against the lower edge of the engaging hole 121a, and the claw portion 124 abuts against the back surface of the connecting wall 121. As a result, the partition member 12 is restricted from moving downward relative to the connecting wall 121 and from moving to the other side in the left-right direction.

[0045] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, each connecting piece 110, 112 is provided with a stopper 125 in the portion located above the engagement portions 111, 113 located above it. The stopper 125 abuts against the upper edge of the engagement holes 120a, 121a, thereby restricting the upward movement of the partition member 12 relative to the connecting walls 120, 121. Furthermore, each connecting piece 110, 112 has an insertion portion 126 formed in the portion located above the stopper 125. The insertion portion 126 is a groove that opens upward and to the other side in the left-right direction, and its depth in the left-right direction gradually decreases as it goes downward. The insertion portion 126 allows a tool such as a flathead screwdriver to be inserted when removing the partition member 12, etc. In other words, by inserting a tool into the insertion portion 126 and pushing the partition member 12 toward one side in the left-right direction, the stopper 125 can be easily detached from the engagement holes 120a and 121a. As a result, the removal of the partition member 12 becomes easier.

[0046] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 5, the temporary wall 114 spans the front connecting piece 110 and the rear connecting piece 112 together. The temporary wall 114 extends along the entire vertical length of the front connecting piece 110 and the rear connecting piece 112, with the left-right direction being the thickness direction. The temporary wall 114 is provided with ribs 128. The ribs 128 are formed in a U-shape that opens downward when viewed from the left-right direction. Specifically, the ribs 128 include an upper overhang (overhang) 128a, a front overhang 128b, and a rear overhang 128c.

[0047] The upper overhang portion 128a protrudes to the left from the upper edge of the erection wall 114 and extends in the front-rear direction along the upper edge of the erection wall 114. The upper overhang portion 128a enters the portion of the partition unit 22 located between the middle front closed section 55 and the middle rear closed section 56. By being close to the middle closing plate 51 of the partition unit 22, the upper overhang portion 128a fills the gap between the erection wall 114 and the middle closing plate 51. The front overhang portion 128b protrudes to the left from the front end edge of the erection wall 114 (the boundary portion with the front connecting piece 110). The front overhang portion 128b extends vertically along the front end edge of the erection wall 114. The upper end edge of the front overhang portion 128b is connected to the front end edge of the upper overhang portion 128a. The front overhang portion 128b faces the middle front closed section 55 from the rear. The rear overhang portion 128c protrudes to the left from the rear end edge of the erection wall 114 (the boundary portion with the rear connecting piece 112). The rear overhang portion 128c extends vertically along the rear end edge of the erection wall 114. The upper end edge of the rear overhang portion 128c is connected to the rear end edge of the upper overhang portion 128a. The rear overhang portion 128c faces the middle rear closed section 56 from the front.

[0048] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the support portion 101 forms a first space S1 between itself and the connecting portion 100. The support portion 101 comprises a lower wall portion 130, a vertical partition portion 131, and a rear partition portion 132. The lower wall portion 130 extends to the right from the lower edge of the connecting portion 100. In the illustrated example, the lower wall portion 130 extends in the front-rear direction along the entire length of the erected wall 114 and the rear connecting piece 112 from the lower edge of the connecting portion 100. In the illustrated example, the front edge of the lower wall portion 130 slopes backward as it moves to the right. As shown in Figure 4, the lower wall portion 130 is located below the lower edge of the slit 24a and above the shelf board 23.

[0049] As shown in Figures 2 and 5, the vertical partition portion 131 protrudes upward from the right end of the lower wall portion 130. The vertical partition portion 131 extends in the front-rear direction along the entire length of the lower wall portion 130. In the illustrated example, the front end of the vertical partition portion 131 is formed in a stepped shape, with the vertical dimension gradually decreasing as it extends forward. However, the vertical dimension of the vertical partition portion 131 may be uniformly formed throughout the entire front-rear direction. It is preferable that the vertical partition portion 131 is located to the right of the slit 24a described above.

[0050] The rear partition 132 connects the rear edges of the vertical partition 131 and the connecting portion 100. The rear partition 132 extends along the entire length in the vertical direction between the rear edges of the vertical partition 131 and the connecting portion 100. The support portion 101 may have through holes or the like formed in it as appropriate.

[0051] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the support portion 101 is provided with a protruding portion 140. The protruding portion 140 comprises a lower projection 141 and a rear projection 142. The lower projection 141 protrudes downward from the center of the lower wall portion 130 in the left-right direction. The lower projection 141 extends along the entire length of the lower wall portion 130 in the front-rear direction. The lower end edge of the lower projection 141 is spaced upward from the shelf board 23. The rear projection 142 protrudes rearward from the center of the rear partition 132 in the left-right direction. The rear partition 132 extends along its entire vertical length. The lower edge of the rear projection 142 is connected to the rear edge of the lower projection 141. The rear edge of the rear projection 142 is close to or in contact with the front surface of the back plate 34.

[0052] Here, the portion of the storage space S enclosed by the connecting portion 100 and the support portion 101 constitutes the partitioned internal space S1. The partitioned internal space S1 is open upwards and forwards. Of the storage space S, the portion behind the support portion 101, enclosed by the back plate 34, the side wall (partition unit 22), and the rear projection 142, constitutes the vertical insertion space S2. The vertical insertion space S2 is open on both sides in the vertical direction. Of the storage space S, the space other than the partitioned internal space S1 and the upper and lower insertion space S2 constitutes the partitioned external space S3. In the partitioned external space S3, the portion located below the partition member 12 forms a lower space S3a that extends across the entire area of ​​the shelf board 23.

[0053] In the storage unit 1 of this embodiment, items can be inserted into and removed from the storage space S by opening the door 24. In this case, items P1 to P3 can be stored in a classified state in the partitioned internal space S1, the upper and lower insertion space S2, and the partitioned external space S3. For example, in the partitioned internal space S1, as shown in Figure 4, items P1 such as documents can be stored upright in the vertical direction. Specifically, items P1 such as documents are supported from below by the lower wall 130 and stored in the partitioned internal space S1 while leaning against the vertical partition 131 or the connecting part 100. At this time, a part of the items P1 stored in the partitioned internal space S1 may protrude above the partitioned internal space S1 (may enter the partitioned external space S3). In addition, in the partitioned internal space S1, for example, items P1 may be inserted through the slit 24a with the door 24 in the closed position.

[0054] An item P2, such as wiring, may be routed vertically through the vertical insertion space S2. The partitioned external space S3 can store items different from those in the first space S1. In this case, for example, in the lower space S3a, an electronic device such as a notebook PC (item P3) can be placed flat using the entire surface of the shelf board 23, with a portion of it extending below the partition member 12. In this embodiment, "placing flat" means that the dimensions in each of the two directions perpendicular to the thickness direction are greater than the dimension in the thickness direction, and the thickness direction is considered as the vertical direction.

[0055] Thus, the partition member 12 of this embodiment includes a connecting portion 100 that is connected to connecting walls 120, 121 located in the parts of the wall forming the storage space S1 other than the bottom wall (for example, the shelf board 23), and a vertical partition portion 131 that extends vertically to partition the storage space S in the left-right direction, and a support portion 101 that is connected to the connecting portion 100 and capable of supporting items while being spaced apart from the bottom wall. This configuration allows for the formation of a lower space S3a located below the partition member 12 within the storage space S. In this case, even when the partition member 12 is installed in the storage space S, the maximum width of the external partition space S3 in the left-right direction is not limited by the partition member 12. Therefore, a wide space is secured in the left-right direction above the bottom wall of the storage space S, allowing items P3 that are unsuitable for vertical storage, such as a notebook PC, to be stored horizontally. Furthermore, since the internal partition space S1 enclosed by the partition member 12 is formed above the lower space S3a, the occurrence of dead space above the lower space S3a is suppressed. As a result, the storage space S can be used effectively.

[0056] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 100 is connected to connecting walls 120, 121 that extend upward from one end (for example, the left side) in the left-right direction of the bottom wall of the wall portion forming the storage space S. With this configuration, connecting walls 120 and 121 are provided on the side walls of the wall portion that forms the storage space S, making it easy to support the support portion 101 at any position in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, the partition member 12 can be stably attached to the main body of the fixture 10.

[0057] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 100 includes a front connecting piece 110 that extends vertically at the front end of the storage space S and is connected to a middle front closed section 55 that constitutes a part of the connecting wall 120, and a rear connecting piece 112 that extends vertically at the rear end of the storage space S and is connected to a middle rear closed section 56 that constitutes a part of the connecting wall 121. With this configuration, the connecting portion 100 is supported by the closed cross-sections 55 and 56, making it easier to ensure the connection strength between the partition member 12 and the fixture body 10. In addition, since each connecting piece 110 and 112 extends in the vertical direction, they are supported by each closed cross-section 55 and 56 over a wide area in the vertical direction. This also makes it easier to ensure the connection strength between the partition member 12 and the fixture body 10.

[0058] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 100 is provided with a temporary wall 114 that faces the vertical partition portion 131 in the left-right direction and connects the front connecting piece 110 and the rear connecting piece 112. The temporary wall 114 is provided with an upper overhang portion (overhang portion) 128a that extends toward the opposite side of the vertical partition portion 131 in the left-right direction and enters the portion located between the middle front closed section portion 55 and the middle rear closed section portion 56. With this configuration, the upper overhang 128a can reinforce the temporary wall 114, thereby ensuring rigidity in the partition member 12 and suppressing deflection of the partition member 12 in the left-right direction. In addition, the upper overhang 128a can reduce the gap between the connection part 100 and the side wall of the storage space S, thereby preventing items from unexpectedly entering the gap between the connection part 100 and the side wall of the storage space S.

[0059] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the support portion 101 includes a rear partition portion 132 that connects the rear edges of the connecting portion 100 and the vertical partition portion 131. This configuration allows for the suppression of deformation in the left-right direction between the vertical partition 131 and the connecting portion 100, without hindering the insertion or removal of items from the front or above into the partitioned internal space S1.

[0060] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the rear partition portion 132 is provided with a rear projection 142 that protrudes rearward from the central part in the left-right direction of the rear partition portion 132 and extends in the vertical direction. In this configuration, within the storage space S, a vertical insertion space S2 is formed behind the support portion 101, surrounded by the back plate 34, the side wall (partition unit 22), and the rear projection 142, and extending in the vertical direction. Therefore, by inserting items P2 such as wiring through the vertical insertion space S2, the items P2 can be grouped behind the partition member 12. As a result, interference between items P1 and P2 stored in the storage space S (internal partition space S1 and external partition space S3) and items P2 inserted through the vertical insertion space S2 can be suppressed.

[0061] In the partition member 12 of this embodiment, the connecting portion 100 is provided with engaging portions 111 and 113 that engage with the connecting walls 120 and 121 when inserted into engaging holes 120a and 121a that penetrate the connecting walls 120 and 121. This configuration allows the partition members to be attached without using screws or other connecting parts, and also makes it easy to prevent the partition members 12 from coming off the connecting walls 120 and 121.

[0062] Since the storage unit 1 of this embodiment is equipped with the partition member 12 described above, the storage space S can be used effectively.

[0063] (Second Embodiment) Figure 7 is a front view of the storage unit 1 according to the second embodiment. In the storage unit 1 shown in Figure 7, the portion of the lower space S3a located to the left of the lower protrusion 141 is provided with an electrical connection part 200, such as a power strip. The electrical connection part 200 is located between the middle front closed section 55 and the middle rear closed section 56, and can engage with at least one of the middle front closed section 55 and the middle rear closed section 56 in the front-to-back direction (they overlap when viewed from the front-to-back direction). This makes it possible to secure sufficient space (space for wiring, etc.) inside the electrical connection part 200 while minimizing the protrusion into the storage space S when viewed from the front-to-back direction. In this case, since the rear end of the electrical connection part 200 is located near the back plate 34, even if the notch 23a (see Figure 3) provided near the back plate 34 is used as an electrical wiring hole, it is possible to route the wiring to the front of the storage space S via the electrical connection part 200. As a result, interference between the items stored in the storage space S and the wiring can be avoided, and the design of the storage space S can also be improved. Furthermore, the electrical connection portion 200 may be positioned in contact with the partition unit 22. In this case, the left side of the electrical connection portion 200 can be covered by the partition unit 22, allowing the electrical connection portion 200 to be manufactured with an open left side, thus enabling it to be manufactured at a lower cost.

[0064] A portion of the electrical connection portion 200 overlaps with the lower projection portion 141 when viewed from the left or right direction (when viewed from the right direction, the lower projection portion 141 covers a portion of the electrical connection portion 200). As a result, even if an item P3 placed on the right side of the lower space S3a moves to the left, the item P3 will come into contact with the lower projection portion 141, restricting its movement to the left. This prevents interference between the item P3 and the electrical connection portion 200.

[0065] With this configuration, for example, power can be supplied to an electronic device (item P3), such as a notebook PC, housed in the lower space S3a, by connecting the wiring drawn from the device to the electrical connection section 200. As a result, convenience can be improved.

[0066] (Third embodiment) Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing the interior of the storage unit 1 according to the third embodiment. In the partition member 12 shown in Figure 8, a support leg 205 is provided at the left end of the lower wall portion 130. The support leg 205 extends downward from the lower wall portion 130 and is in contact with the upper surface of the shelf board 23. In the illustrated example, multiple support legs 205 are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction. Note that the support legs 205 only need to be provided in the lower wall portion 130, in a portion located closer to the connection portion 100 relative to the center in the left-right direction.

[0067] With this configuration, the load acting on the partition member 12 is transmitted to the upper surface of the shelf board 23 via the support legs 205. This improves the stability of the partition member 12. In addition, since the support legs 205 are provided in the lower wall portion 130, which is located closer to the connection portion 100, the width in the lower space S3a in the left-right direction can also be secured.

[0068] (Fourth Embodiment) Figure 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the interior of the storage unit 1 according to the fourth embodiment. In the partition member 12 shown in Figure 9, the connecting portion 100 is equipped with a suspension portion 210 instead of engaging portions 111 and 113. The suspension portion 210 extends upward from the erected wall 114. The upper end of the suspension portion 210 is connected to the top wall (for example, a connecting wall such as a top plate 33 or a shelf 23) of the wall portion that forms the storage space S. In other words, the partition member 12 in this embodiment is suspended via the suspension portion 210.

[0069] With this configuration, the partition member 12 is supported at a distance from the bottom wall of the wall portion that forms the storage space S. As a result, even when the partition member 12 is installed in the storage space S, the maximum width of the partitioned external space S3 in the left-right direction is prevented from being limited by the partition member 12.

[0070] (Other variations) While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the appended claims. In the embodiments described above, the partition member 12 is supported by a side wall or top wall among the walls forming the storage space S, but the configuration is not limited to this. The partition member 12 may also be supported by a back plate 34 (rear wall). Alternatively, the partition member 12 may be supported by multiple walls that intersect each other among the walls forming the storage space S. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which the partition member 12 is connected to the connecting walls 120, 121 by engaging portions 111, 113 having claw portions 124, but the configuration is not limited to this. The partition member 12 may be connected to the connecting walls 120, 121 by screws, dowels, etc., or by adhesive, welding, etc.

[0071] In the embodiments described above, a configuration in which the furniture body 10 is equipped with a door 24 was described, but the configuration is not limited to this. The furniture body 10 (storage space S) may also be configured without a door 24 (a configuration that is always open to the front). In the embodiments described above, a locker was used as an example to explain the storage fixture according to the present invention, but the configuration is not limited to this. The storage fixture according to the present invention may also have a configuration that is open on both sides in the front-to-back direction or in the left-to-right direction, such as a shelf. In the embodiment described above, a configuration was described in which one partition member 12 is provided in each storage space S, but the configuration is not limited to this. Multiple partition members 12 may be provided in a single storage space S.

[0072] Furthermore, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the components in the embodiments described above can be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the modifications described above can be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0073] 1: Storage fixtures 10: Main unit of fixture 12: Partition Member 22: Partition unit (wall section) 23: Shelf board (bottom wall) 31: Bottom plate (bottom wall) 32: Exterior wall unit (wall section) 33: Top panel (wall section) 34: Back plate (wall part) 45: External front closed section (closed section) 46: External rear closed section (closed section) 55: Middle front closed section (closed section) 56: Middle and rear closed section (closed section) 100: Connection part 101: Support part 110: Front connection piece 111: Front engagement part (engagement part) 112: Rear connecting piece 113: Rear engagement part (engagement part) 114: Erection wall 120,121: Connecting wall 120a, 121a: Engagement hole 123: Insertion part 124: Nail area 131: Vertical partition section 132: Rear partition section 142: Posterior protrusion 205: Support leg

Claims

1. A partition member provided in a storage space that can be opened at least in the front, A connecting portion connected to a connecting wall located in a portion of the wall forming the storage space other than the bottom wall, A partition member comprising a vertical partition portion extending vertically to divide the storage space horizontally, a support portion connected to the connecting portion and capable of supporting articles while spaced apart from the bottom wall.

2. The partition member according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the connecting wall that extends upward from one side end in the left-right direction of the bottom wall of the wall portion.

3. The aforementioned connection part is A front connecting piece extends vertically at the front end of the storage space and is connected to the front closed cross section that constitutes the connecting wall, The partition member according to claim 2, further comprising a rear connecting piece that extends vertically at the rear end of the storage space and is connected to the rear closed cross section constituting the connecting wall.

4. The connecting portion is positioned opposite the vertical partition in the left-right direction and includes a temporary wall that connects the front connecting piece and the rear connecting piece to each other. The partition member according to claim 3, wherein the erected wall is provided with an overhang that extends toward the side opposite to the vertical partition in the left-right direction and enters the portion located between the front closed section and the rear closed section.

5. The partition member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support portion is further provided with a rear partition portion that connects the rear edges of the connecting portion and the vertical partition portion.

6. The partition member according to claim 5, wherein the rear partition portion is provided with a rear projection that protrudes rearward from the central part in the left-right direction of the rear partition portion and extends in the vertical direction.

7. The partition member according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the connecting portion is provided with an engaging claw that engages with the connecting wall when inserted into an engaging hole that penetrates the connecting wall.

8. The partition member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the portion of the support portion located closer to the connection portion in the left-right direction is provided with support legs that extend downward from the support portion and are supported from below by the bottom wall.

9. The aforementioned connecting portion is connected to the top wall of the wall portion, which is positioned opposite the bottom wall in the vertical direction. The partition member according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is suspended from the top wall via the connecting portion.

10. A furniture body that forms a storage space that can be opened at least forward, A partition member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The partition member is a storage fixture supported by the wall portion that forms the storage space, spaced apart from the bottom wall.

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