Storage fixtures

Abstract

We provide storage fixtures that are easy to use. [Solution] The storage unit comprises an opening door that can open and close the opening of the storage unit body, and a vertical mail slot for inserting mail into the storage unit when the opening door is closed. The storage unit includes a mail storage section formed at a position overlapping with the vertical mail slot in the mail insertion direction and for storing mail inserted from the vertical mail slot, and a normal storage section for inserting and removing items when the opening door is open. The normal storage section includes a leaning storage section for storing items upright and other storage sections, and further comprises a first partition separating the mail storage section and the leaning storage section, and a second partition positioned adjacent to the first partition in the width direction of the storage unit and separating the leaning storage section from other storage sections.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to storage furniture.

Background Art

[0002] Storage furniture such as lockers and cabinets used in offices and the like is widely known. In recent years, there are also many offices that adopt a free address system in which individual employees do not have their own seats as a working style. In this case, since it is necessary to store personal belongings during working hours or to store issued items after leaving work, storage furniture in which personal lockers about several tens of centimeters in height and width are arranged in multiple rows vertically, horizontally, or both is also widespread.

[0003] For lockers as described above, even when a hinged (hinge-type) opening / closing door that can open and close the front opening of the storage body is closed, there may be provided a mail slot for inserting mail items such as envelopes and documents into the storage body. For example, in Patent Document 1, a vertically long mail slot extending vertically is provided in the opening / closing door, a mail item storage portion for storing mail items is formed at a position overlapping the vertically long mail slot in the mail insertion direction, and a normal storage portion where items are taken in and out in a state where the opening / closing door is open, the mail item storage portion, and a first partition tool are partitioned.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Furthermore, in Patent Document 1, a second partition tool is arranged closer to the end on the opposite side of the mail item storage portion in the width direction of the normal storage portion, and a storage portion for storing a notebook personal computer or other portable electronic device is partitioned.

[0006] The objective of this invention is to provide a storage unit that is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration. In other words, the storage fixture according to the present invention is A storage unit body having a storage compartment, The opening of the storage unit body is provided with an opening / closing door, A vertical mail slot is provided in the aforementioned opening / closing door for inserting mail into the storage compartment when the opening / closing door is closed, Equipped with, The storage section includes a mail storage section formed at a position overlapping with the vertical mail slot in the mail insertion direction and for storing mail inserted through the vertical mail slot, and a normal storage section for inserting and removing items with the opening / closing door open. The aforementioned standard storage section includes a vertical storage section for storing items upright and other storage sections. A first partition that separates the mail storage section and the upright storage section, A second partition is positioned adjacent to the first partition in the width direction of the storage section and separates the leaning storage section from the other storage section. It is further equipped with [this feature].

[0008] The first and second dividers are bookend-shaped dividers, each having a base plate and a divider plate erected above the base plate. The first partition may be positioned further forward in the depth direction of the storage unit body than the second partition.

[0009] The front edge of the partition plate may be formed by a series of sloping edges that rise in a sloping manner toward the rear end of the bottom plate when viewed from the side, and 1 or more horizontal edges that are connected to the sloping edges and extend horizontally toward the rear end of the bottom plate.

[0010] The lower end of the front edge may be formed by the sloped edge.

[0011] The aforementioned front edge portion may be configured without including a vertical edge portion that extends vertically upward relative to the bottom plate.

[0012] The front edge portion includes a first sloping edge portion whose lower end is connected to the bottom plate, a horizontal edge portion whose front end is connected to the upper end of the first sloping edge portion, and a second sloping edge portion whose lower end is connected to the rear end of the horizontal edge portion, wherein the upper end of the second sloping edge portion may be connected to the front end of the upper edge portion of the partition plate.

[0013] The first and second dividers may be made of the same material. Furthermore, the first and second dividers may be made of a transparent or translucent material that allows the contents to be seen.

[0014] The first partition and the second partition may be attached to the upper surface of the power box installed in the storage compartment.

[0015] The bottom plate of the first partition may extend to the front side of the front of the power box.

[0016] An outlet is located on the front of the aforementioned power box. A door-back pocket for storing items is provided on the back side of the aforementioned opening and closing door. The door back pocket may have a notch to avoid interference with the plug inserted into the outlet.

[0017] A guide surface may be provided on the periphery of the vertical mail slot, extending in the mail insertion direction and surrounding the periphery, for guiding mail toward the mail storage section.

[0018] On the upper surface of the power box and the bottom plate of the storage cabinet body, mounting holes for fixing the first partition tool and the second partition tool are provided in the same form, respectively. The installation modes of the first partition tool and the second partition tool may be selectable from a first installation mode of placing them on the upper surface of the power box and a second installation mode of directly attaching them to the bottom plate of the storage cabinet body.

Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, a storage furniture with excellent usability can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a storage furniture according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining a state where the opening / closing door of the locker is opened. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front view of the storage section in the storage cabinet body as viewed from the front. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the partition tool. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a view for explaining the partition tool. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a view showing a state where the first partition tool and the second partition tool are arranged adjacent to each other. [Figure 7] [[ID=三十五]]FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the opening / closing door and the letter slot. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view of the partition tool. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a rear view of the partition tool. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a left side view of the partition tool. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a right side view of the partition tool.​​​​​​​​Figure 14 is a perspective view of the partition from the front. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the partition from the rear. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a reference diagram showing the usage of the partition. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a front view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a rear view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a left side view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a right side view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a plan view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a bottom view of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a perspective view of a frame with a vertical mail slot, viewed from the front. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a perspective view of a frame with a vertical mail slot, viewed from the rear. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a front view showing the opening of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 26] Figure 26 is a reference diagram showing the usage state of a frame with a vertical mail slot. [Figure 27] Figure 27 is a front view showing a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 28] Figure 28 is a rear view of the frame with a vertical mail slot attached to the opening / closing door. [Figure 29] Figure 29 is a left side view showing a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 30] Figure 30 is a right side view showing a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 31] Figure 31 is a plan view showing a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 32]Figure 32 is a bottom view of a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 33] Figure 33 is a perspective view from the front of a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Figure 34] Figure 34 is a perspective view from the rear of a frame with a vertical mail slot attached to an opening / closing door. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0021] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the configurations and combinations thereof in the embodiments are examples only, and additions, omissions, substitutions, and other modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.

[0022] <Embodiment> Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a storage unit 100 according to an embodiment. The storage unit 100 is a storage unit installed, for example, in an office. The storage unit 100 is positioned on the upper level. The structure includes a locker 110 and a cabinet 120 positioned on the lower level, and as a whole, it has a rectangular parallelepiped shape (box shape).

[0023] In the storage unit 100 shown in Figure 1, the lockers 110 are configured as personal lockers with a height and width of several tens of centimeters, and are arranged in a row of two vertical (up and down) and two horizontal (left and right) columns. However, there are no particular limitations on the number or arrangement of lockers 110 included in the storage unit 100. Also, the storage unit 100 does not have to include cabinets 120. Alternatively, the storage unit 100 may include multiple cabinets 120, in which case the multiple cabinets 120 may be arranged vertically (up and down) or horizontally.

[0024] Reference numeral 200 denotes the opening and closing door 200 of the locker 110. Reference numeral 210 denotes the hinge 210 of the opening and closing door 200. The opening and closing door 200 is configured as a hinged opening and closing door. Reference numeral 220 denotes the mail slot provided in the opening and closing door 200 of the locker 110. The mail slot 220 is configured as a vertical mail slot that is elongated vertically in the vertical direction of the opening and closing door 200. The mail slot 220 has a vertically elongated rectangular shape, and its longitudinal direction extends along the vertical direction of the opening and closing door 200.

[0025] Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating the state in which the locker 110's opening door 200 is open. Reference numeral 300 denotes the storage compartment body of the locker 110. Inside the storage compartment body 300, a storage section 310 for storing items is formed. In the following description, when describing the various parts of the storage compartment body 300 (storage section 310), the horizontal direction (width direction) is the x-direction, the vertical direction (length direction, height direction) is the y-direction, and the front-to-back direction (depth direction) is the z-direction, when viewing the storage compartment body 300 (storage section 310) from the front. In the front-to-back direction (depth direction) of the storage compartment body 300, the opening side (front side) is described as the front, and the opposite side (back side) is described as the rear.

[0026] The storage unit body 300 is composed of left and right side panels 320, 330, a top panel 340, a bottom panel 350, and a back panel 360, with a rectangular storage compartment 310 formed inside these. The storage unit body 300 (storage compartment 310) is rectangular in front view and opens forward, and the opening 370 of the storage unit body 300 can be opened and closed by the opening / closing door 200. The opening / closing door 200 is hinged on the right side of the storage unit body 300 and is attached to the front edge of the right side panel 330 via a hinge 210 so as to be able to open and close. On the hinge side (right side) of the opening / closing door 200, as explained in Figure 1, a mail slot 220 is provided as a vertical mail slot with the vertical direction (up and down direction) of the opening / closing door 200 as its longest side. Note that the position of the hinge of the opening / closing door 200 is not particularly limited, and the left side panel 320 may be the hinge. Furthermore, the opening and closing door 200 is provided with a locking unit 230 for locking and unlocking the door 200. The locking unit 230 is located on the side of the opening and closing door 200 opposite the hinge, near the free end. The locking unit 230 can use a known locking device, and a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0027] The reference numeral 900 in Figure 2 indicates a pocket-type pocket on the back of the door for storing items. The back door pocket 900 is attached to the back side (rear side) of the opening and closing door 200. The items to be stored in the back door pocket 900 are not particularly limited, but it is suitable for storing items such as calculators, pen cases, and notebooks.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the storage section 310 of the storage unit body 300 is equipped with a power box 400, a first partition 500A, a second partition 500B, an internal table 600, an internal tray 700, and the like. Figure 3 is a front view of the storage section 310 of the storage unit body 300, viewed from the front.

[0029] The interior table 600 consists of a flat top plate 610 and hanging brackets extending from the left and right ends of the flat top plate 610. It is formed by left and right side plates 620 and 630 that extend directly downward. Appropriate items can be stored on the top plate 610 of the interior table 600. The left and right side plates 620 and 630 of the interior table 600 can be fixed to the bottom plate 350 of the storage compartment body 300 by any known method. For example, the lower part of the side plates 620 and 630 of the interior table 600 is provided with projections that can engage with mounting holes opening in the bottom plate 350, and the interior table 600 may be fixed by inserting and engaging these projections with the mounting holes in the bottom plate 350.

[0030] A shallow, dish-shaped internal tray 700 is positioned beneath the top plate 610 of the internal table 600 (in the gap between it and the bottom plate 350 of the storage unit body 300). The internal tray 700 is, for example, an organizer for storing and organizing office supplies. The materials of the internal table 600 and the internal tray 700 are not particularly limited. The internal table 600 may, for example, be formed by sheet metal processing of a metal plate. The internal tray 700 may, for example, be formed from felt or resin material. The internal table 600 and the internal tray 700 may be permanently installed in the storage unit 310 or may be offered as optional items.

[0031] The power box 400 has, for example, a box shape. Reference numeral 410 denotes the front, reference numeral 420 denotes the top, and reference numeral 430 denotes the bottom. The bottom of the power box 400 is fixed to the bottom plate 350 of the storage unit body 300 by a known fixing method. The power box 400 may be permanently installed in the storage unit 310 or may be an optional item. In addition, an outlet 440 is provided on the front 410 of the power box 400. In this embodiment, the power box 400 has a two-outlet type outlet 440, but it may have one outlet or three or more outlets. The power box 400 having an outlet 440 allows charging of laptops, tablets, and other portable electronic devices while they are stored in the storage unit 310. In addition, a USB port for power may be provided on the front 410 of the power box 400.

[0032] In the configuration shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are placed and fixed on the upper surface 420 of the power box 400, and these are provided in the storage section 310. The storage section 310 is divided into multiple storage spaces (storage sections) in the width direction (horizontal direction, x direction) by the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B.

[0033] The storage unit 310 includes a mail storage unit S1 formed in a position overlapping with the mail slot 220 in the mail insertion direction and for storing mail inserted from the mail slot 220, and a normal storage unit S2 for inserting and removing items with the opening / closing door 200 open. The normal storage unit S2 also includes a leaning storage unit S21 for storing items upright and another storage unit S22. In the width direction (x direction) of the storage unit 310, the mail storage unit S1 and the normal storage unit S22 are adjacent to each other. More specifically, in the width direction (x direction) of the storage unit 310, the mail storage unit S1 and the leaning storage unit S21 in the normal storage unit S2 are arranged adjacent to each other. From right to left in the width direction (x direction) of the storage unit 310, the mail storage unit S1, the leaning storage unit S21, and the other storage unit S22 are arranged in this order. The mail storage section S1 stores postcards, envelopes, documents, etc., that are inserted through the mail slot 220 with the opening / closing door 200 closed. The items stored in the upright storage section S21 are not particularly limited, but it is suitable for storing electronic devices such as laptops and tablets in an upright position.

[0034] The first partition 500A is configured as a partition member that separates the mail storage section S1 from the upright storage section S21. The second partition 500B is positioned adjacent to the first partition 500A in the width direction (x direction) of the storage section 310 and is configured as a partition member that separates the upright storage section S21 from the other storage section S22. The optional internal table 600 and internal tray 700 are installed in the other storage section S22.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B have a bookend shape, each comprising a base plate and a partition plate erected above the base plate. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are constructed as the same component. When describing the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B without distinction, they may simply be referred to as "partition 500". The details of the partition 500 (first partition 500A and second partition 500B) will now be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

[0036] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the partition 500 (first partition 500A and second partition 500B). The upper part (A) shows a perspective view of the partition 500 viewed from diagonally above, and the lower part (B) shows a perspective view of the partition 500 viewed from diagonally below. Figure 5 shows (A) a front view of the partition 500, (B) a left side view of the partition 500, and (C) a bottom view (underside view) of the partition 500.

[0037] The partition 500 is a bookend-shaped partition that includes a bottom plate 510 and a partition plate 520 erected above the bottom plate 510, and has an L-shape when viewed from the front. The partition 500 can be formed, for example, by resin molding, but its material is not particularly limited. The bottom plate 510 has a roughly rectangular shape when viewed from above, and its longitudinal direction is aligned with the depth direction (front-to-back direction, z direction) of the storage section 310. A first fixing projection 512 and a second fixing projection 513A, 513B are provided projecting downward from the bottom surface 511 of the bottom plate 510. The first fixing projection 512 and the second fixing projection 513A, 513B projecting downward from the bottom surface 511 of the bottom plate 510 can be inserted into mounting holes that are pre-opened in the upper surface 420 of the power box 400. The dividers 500 (first divider 500A and second divider 500B) may be made of a transparent or translucent material that allows the stored items to be seen. For example, the dividers 500 (first divider 500A and second divider 500B) may be made of a transparent or translucent resin material. This improves the visibility of the stored items in the dividers 500 (first divider 500A and second divider 500B) and makes them easier to use. However, the dividers 500 (first divider 500A and second divider 500B) may be made of an opaque material.

[0038] The second fixing protrusions 513A and 513B of the partition 500 are formed as L-shaped claw pieces when viewed from the front of the partition 500, and are locked in place by being hooked onto the edge of the mounting hole when inserted into the mounting hole provided on the upper surface 420 of the power box 400. The second fixing protrusions 513A and 513B are provided on the right edge side of the bottom plate 510. Furthermore, in the front-to-back direction of the bottom plate 510, the second fixing protrusion 513A is provided at a position closer to the rear (rear). The second fixing protrusion 513B is provided at a position further away from the second fixing protrusion 513A in the front-to-back direction of the bottom plate 510.

[0039] The partition 500 is positioned by inserting the first fixing projection 512 of the partition 500 into a mounting hole provided on the upper surface 420 of the power box 400. The first fixing projection 512 is provided on the left edge side of the base plate 510. In the front-rear direction of the base plate 510, the first fixing projection 512 is positioned between the second fixing projections 513A and 513B. The partition 500 is fixed to the upper surface 420 of the power box 400 using the first fixing projection 512 and the second fixing projections 513A and 513B of the base plate 510. In other words, with the base plate 510 placed on the upper surface 420 of the power box 400, the partition 500 can be installed in the specified position. The position, number, etc., of the first fixing projection 512 and the second fixing projections 513A, 513B provided on the bottom plate 510 of the partition 500 are not particularly limited.

[0040] Next, the partition plate 520 of the partition device 500 will be described. The partition plate 520 has a flat plate shape that rises upward from the partition device 500. Basically, the shape of the partition plate 520 of the partition device 500 is not particularly limited as long as it can partition the storage area 310 in the width direction (x direction), but in this embodiment, the shape of the partition plate 520 of the partition device 500 has been devised as shown in Figures 4 and 5 from the viewpoint of ease of putting in and taking out stored items.

[0041] The partition plate 520 includes a front edge 530, a rear edge 540, and an upper edge 550. The rear edge 540 of the partition plate 520 is an edge that rises upward from the rear end side of the base plate 510, and the rear end of the upper edge 550 is connected to its upper end. The rear edge 540 of the partition plate 520 is erected, for example, vertically upward from the base plate 510. The upper edge 550 of the partition plate 520 extends horizontally along the front-rear direction of the partition plate 520.

[0042] The front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 is formed by a series of sloping edges that rise in a sloping manner toward the rear end of the base plate 510 when viewed from the side, and 1 or more horizontal edges that are connected to these sloping edges and extend horizontally toward the rear end of the base plate 510. The front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 is constructed without a vertical edge that extends vertically upward relative to the base plate 510.

[0043] In the examples shown in Figures 4 and 5, the front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 is formed by a first sloped edge 531, a horizontal edge 532, and a second sloped edge 533 being connected in that order. The first sloped edge 531 and the second sloped edge 533 are sloped edges that are inclined diagonally with respect to the bottom plate 510. The lower end of the first sloped edge 531 is connected to the bottom plate 510. In the example shown in Figure 5, the lower end of the first sloped edge 531 is connected to the front edge of the bottom plate 510. The upper end of the first sloped edge 531 is connected to the front end of the horizontal edge 532. The rear end of the horizontal edge 532 is connected to the lower end of the second sloped edge 533, and the upper end of the second sloped edge 533 is connected to the front end of the upper edge 550.

[0044] The horizontal edge 532 of the partition plate 520 extends horizontally parallel to the upper edge 550 and at a position one step lower than the upper edge 550. In this embodiment, the horizontal edge 532, which is located in front of the upper edge 550 of the partition plate 520, is arranged at a step lower than the upper edge 550. By doing so, the upper corner area on the front side can be cut out compared to when the partition plate 520 is rectangular in side view, making it easier to put items in and take them out. Note that the reference numeral R1 in Figure 5(B) indicates the first leaning area located on the front side (front side) in the front-rear direction of the partition plate 520, and the reference numeral R2 indicates the second leaning area located behind the first leaning area R1.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are formed by arranging the partitions 500 described in Figures 4 and 5 side by side adjacent to each other. Figure 6 shows the state in which the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are arranged adjacent to each other. When the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are arranged adjacent to the storage section 310 of the storage unit body 300, the first partition 500A is positioned further forward in the depth direction (z direction) of the storage unit body 300 (storage section 310) than the second partition 500B (see also Figure 2). More specifically, the first partition 500A is installed such that its bottom plate 510 extends further forward than the front surface 410 of the power box 400. On the other hand, the second partition 500B does not have its bottom plate 510 extending beyond the front surface 410 of the power box 400. For example, it is installed so that the front end of the bottom plate 510 aligns with the front surface 410.

[0046] Next, the details of the opening / closing door 200 will be described. Figure 7 shows the opening / closing door 200 and the mail slot 220. This is a diagram illustrating the mechanism. (A) shows a perspective view of the opening / closing door 200 viewed from the outside, and (B) shows a perspective view of the opening / closing door 200 viewed from the inside. Guide members 800 having guide surfaces 80 for guiding mail to be inserted are provided around the periphery of the mail slot 220 in the opening / closing door 200. Reference numeral 8 denotes a frame body that includes the guide member 800 in part. Figure 7(B) shows the rear side of the frame body 8 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 7(C) shows a front view of the frame body 8. The frame body 8 is, for example, a resin part formed from a resin material. The frame body 8 includes mounting fixtures such as mounting hooks for attaching the frame body 8 to the opening / closing door 200, and is fixed to the opening / closing door 200 via the mounting fixtures (mounting hooks). Of course, the material of the frame body 8, including the mail slot 220 and the guide member 800, is not particularly limited. Also, the shape and form of the mounting fixtures (mounting hooks) of the frame body 8 are not particularly limited. The guide surface 80 of the guide member 800 is configured to extend in the direction of insertion of mail through the mail slot 220 and to surround the mail slot 220. That is, the guide member 800 (guide surface 80) forms the peripheral edge that defines the vertical shape of the mail slot 220. The guide surface 80 of the guide member 800 includes the upper edge guide surface 810, the lower edge guide surface 820, the left edge guide surface 830, and the right edge guide surface 840, which are arranged along the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the mail slot 220, and these surround the mail slot 220. Also, the area shown in light gray in Figure 7(C) is the mail slot 220 (hole).

[0047] The mail storage section S1 within the storage unit body 300 is positioned so as to overlap the mail slot 220 with the mail insertion direction when the opening / closing door 200 is closed. In this embodiment, the opening / closing door 200 is provided with a guide member 800 that surrounds the periphery of the mail slot 220, so that mail can be suitably guided toward the mail storage section S1. That is, when mail is inserted through the mail slot 220, it is less likely that the mail will be inserted in a direction that deviates from the mail storage section S1. As a result, mail inserted through the mail slot 220 can be more reliably delivered to and stored in the mail storage section S1. The guide surface 80 of the guide member 800 may be formed as a tapered surface. For example, the guide surface 80 may be configured such that the internal cross-section enclosed by the guide surface 80 gradually decreases (constricts) from the outer end located on the front (outer) side of the opening / closing door 200 toward the inner end located on the rear side of the opening / closing door 200. This makes it possible to more effectively guide mail toward the mail storage section S1 when mail is inserted through the mail slot 220.

[0048] Here, the details of the door back pocket 900 will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 7(B). The interior of the door back pocket 900 is divided into a first storage section 920 and a second storage section 930 by a partition 910. Reference numeral 940 in Figure 7(B) is the first bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the first storage section 920, and reference numeral 950 is the second bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the second storage section 930. The door back pocket 900 is configured with the first bottom plate 940 and the second bottom plate 950 at different heights, with the first bottom plate 940 positioned higher than the second bottom plate 950. Reference numeral 960 is the side wall connecting the first bottom plate 940 and the second bottom plate 950.

[0049] The door back pocket 900 is constructed by arranging the first storage section 920 and the second storage section 930 at different heights, thereby forming a notch 970 below the first storage section 920. The notch 970 is defined by the first bottom plate 940, the second bottom plate 950, and the side wall 960 connecting them. When the opening and closing door 200 is closed, the notch 970 of the door back pocket 900 is positioned, for example, directly in front of the front 410 of the power box 400, facing the front 410. This allows the plug of an electronic device inserted into the outlet 440 on the front 410 of the power box 400 to be received by the notch 970. In other words, the notch 970 of the door back pocket 900 can function as a notch to avoid interference with the plug inserted into the outlet 440 of the power box 400.

[0050] The storage unit 100, configured as described above, has a first partition 500A and a second partition 500B arranged side-by-side to divide the storage section 310 of the storage unit body 300 in the width direction (x direction). The first partition 500A separates the mail storage section S1 from the upright storage section S21, and the second partition 500B separates the upright storage section S21 from the other storage section S22. Mail such as postcards and envelopes inserted from the mail slot 220 are stored in the mail storage section S1, leaning against the partition plate 520 of the first partition 500A. Electronic devices such as laptops and tablets, notebooks, and books are stored in the upright storage section S21, leaning against the partition plate 520 of the second partition 500B. In this way, by zoning the storage space where items are stored leaning against the partition plate 520 of the partition device 500 within the storage section 310, the user's convenience is improved.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B can be attached to the upper surface 420 of the power box 400. By utilizing the upper surface 420 of the power box 400 as a mounting space for the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B in this way, the mail storage section S1 and the upright storage section S21 can be neatly formed in the upper space of the power box 400. By zoning the mail storage section S1 and the upright storage section S21 adjacent to each other in the storage section 310, the degree of freedom in how items are stored in the other storage section S22 is improved. For example, the other storage section S22 may be used as a flat storage space, or an optional internal table 600 or internal tray 700 may be installed in the other storage section S22. In the latter case, small items can be neatly stored in the internal tray 700, while large files and other items can be stored on the top plate 610 of the internal table 600.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are made of the same component (partition 500). This eliminates the need to individually design the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B, or to manufacture multiple types of molds for molding them, thereby reducing design and manufacturing costs.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first partition 500A is positioned further forward in the depth direction (z direction) of the storage unit body 300 (storage section 310) compared to the second partition 500B. This allows the first partition 500A to be installed closer to the mail slot 220 when the opening / closing door 200 is closed. As a result, mail inserted through the mail slot 220 of the opening / closing door 200 is more easily caught by the bottom plate 510 of the first partition 500A, and mail can be stored more reliably in the mail storage section S1.

[0054] Furthermore, by shifting the second partition 500B, which is positioned adjacent to the inside of the first partition 500A in the width direction (x direction) of the storage unit body 300 (storage section 310), towards the back in the depth direction (z direction), it becomes easier to put in and take out laptops, tablets, etc., into the upright storage section S21. In particular, because the front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 of the second partition 500B is set back (rearward) compared to the front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 of the first partition 500A, it becomes easier to store items in the upright storage section S21 and to take items out of the upright storage section S21.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lower end of the front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 is not cut vertically from the bottom plate 510, but is formed by an inclined slope edge (first slope edge 531). Therefore, mail stored in the mail storage section S1 is easy to remove. Also, it is easy to store and remove items from the upright storage section S21.

[0056] In particular, the partition 500 has one or more sloped edges (first sloped edge 531, second sloped edge 533) that rise in a slope shape toward the rear end of the bottom plate 510 when viewed from the side, and the sloped edges (first sloped edge 531, second sloped edge 533) It is formed by connecting to one or more horizontal edges that extend horizontally toward the rear end of the bottom plate 510. Furthermore, the front edge 530 of the partition plate 520 is constructed without a vertical edge that extends vertically upward relative to the bottom plate 510. As a result, mail stored in the mail storage section S1 is easily removed, and items are easily stored in and removed from the upright storage section S21, making it extremely user-friendly.

[0057] Furthermore, the partition plate 520 of the partition device 500 is configured such that the horizontal edge 532 located on the front side (front side) is lower than the upper edge 550 located on the rear side (back side) in the depth direction (z direction) of the storage unit body 300 (storage section 310). For example, small mail items such as postcards can be suitably stored by leaning them against the first leaning area R1, which is located on the front side of the partition plate 520 of the first partition device 500A and is low in height. Large mail items such as large envelopes can be suitably stored by leaning them against the second leaning area R2, which is located on the rear side of the partition plate 520 of the first partition device 500A and is high in height.

[0058] With regard to the embodiments described herein, the embodiments may employ appropriate modifications.

[0059] For example, the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B may be directly fixed to the bottom plate 350 of the storage unit body 300, rather than to the top surface 420 of the power box 400. In this case, it is preferable that the top surface 420 of the power box 400 and the bottom plate 350 of the storage unit body 300 have mounting holes of the same form for fixing the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B, respectively. This allows the user to choose between a first installation method in which the first partition 500A and the second partition 500B are placed on the top surface 420 of the power box 400, and a second installation method in which they are directly attached to the bottom plate 350 of the storage unit body 300, resulting in improved usability.

[0060] While embodiments relating to this disclosure have been described above, each embodiment disclosed herein can be combined with any other features disclosed herein.

[0061] Furthermore, this specification also discloses a design relating to a frame 8 having the partition 500 and (vertical) mail slot 220 described above.

[0062] Figures 8 to 13 are six-view drawings of the partition 500 described in the embodiment. Figure 8 is a front view, Figure 9 is a rear view, Figure 10 is a left side view, Figure 11 is a right side view, Figure 12 is a top view, and Figure 13 is a bottom view. Figure 14 is a perspective view of the partition 500 from the front. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the partition 500 from the rear. Figure 16 is a reference drawing showing the partition 500 in use. Regarding the frame 8 including the mail slot 220 and the guide member 800, the shape, position, number, etc. of the mounting fixtures (e.g., mounting hooks) for fixing the frame 8 to the opening / closing door 200 are not particularly limited, and even if the shape of the mounting fixtures (e.g., mounting hooks) is changed, it will not affect the aesthetic appearance of the guide member 800 that forms the edge of the mail slot 220 or the entire or partial appearance of the frame 8 including the guide member 800.

[0063] Figures 17 to 22 are six-view drawings of a frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 as described in the embodiment. The frame 8 includes the guide member 800 described above and is attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 17 is a front view, Figure 18 is a rear view, Figure 19 is a left side view, Figure 20 is a right side view, Figure 21 is a top view, and Figure 22 is a bottom view. Figure 23 is a perspective view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 viewed from the front. Figure 24 is a perspective view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 viewed from the rear. Figure 25 is a front view showing the hole (mail slot 220) of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220. The area shown in light gray in Figure 25 is the hole (mail slot 220). Figure 26 is a reference drawing showing the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 in use.

[0064] Figure 27 is a front view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 28 is a rear view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 29 is a left side view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 30 is a right side view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 31 is a top view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 32 is a bottom view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200. Figure 33 is a perspective view of the frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to the opening / closing door 200, viewed from the front. Figure 34 is a perspective view from the rear of a frame 8 having a (vertical) mail slot 220 attached to an opening / closing door 200.

[0065] The design drawings shown in Figures 8 to 34 are drawn with solid lines, but they include not only the overall design but also the partial design claimed for a part of it. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1: Storage fixtures 200: Opening and closing doors 220: Mail slot 300: Storage unit 310: Storage compartment 500: Divider 500A: First partition 500B: Second partition

Claims

1. A storage unit body having a storage compartment, The opening of the storage unit body is provided with an opening / closing door, A vertical mail slot is provided in the aforementioned opening / closing door for inserting mail into the storage compartment when the opening / closing door is closed, Equipped with, The storage section includes a mail storage section formed at a position overlapping with the vertical mail slot in the mail insertion direction and for storing mail inserted through the vertical mail slot, and a normal storage section for inserting and removing items with the opening / closing door open. The aforementioned standard storage section includes a vertical storage section for storing items upright and other storage sections. A first partition that separates the mail storage section and the upright storage section, A second partition is positioned adjacent to the first partition in the width direction of the storage section and separates the leaning storage section from the other storage section. It also has, Storage fixtures.

2. The first and second dividers are bookend-shaped dividers, each having a base plate and a divider plate erected above the base plate. The first partition is positioned further forward in the depth direction of the storage compartment body than the second partition. The storage fixture according to claim 1.

3. The front edge of the partition plate is formed by a series of sloping edges that rise in a sloping manner toward the rear end of the bottom plate when viewed from the side, and sloping edges that are connected to the sloping edges and extend horizontally toward the rear end of the bottom plate. The storage fixture according to claim 2.

4. The storage fixture according to claim 3, wherein the lower end of the front edge is formed by the slope edge.

5. The storage fixture according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the front edge portion does not include a vertical edge portion extending perpendicularly upward with respect to the bottom plate.

6. The front edge portion includes a first sloping edge portion whose lower end is connected to the bottom plate, a horizontal edge portion whose front end is connected to the upper end of the first sloping edge portion, and a second sloping edge portion whose lower end is connected to the rear end of the horizontal edge portion, wherein the upper end of the second sloping edge portion is connected to the front end of the upper edge portion of the partition plate. The storage fixture according to claim 3 or 4.

7. The storage fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first partition and the second partition are made of the same material.

8. The storage fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first partition and the second partition can be attached to the upper surface of a power box installed in the storage compartment.

9. The storage fixture according to claim 8, referencing claim 2, wherein the bottom plate of the first partition extends to the front side of the front of the power box.

10. An outlet is located on the front of the aforementioned power box. A door-back pocket for storing items is provided on the back side of the aforementioned opening and closing door. The door back pocket has a cutout to avoid interference with the plug that is inserted into the outlet. The storage fixture according to claim 8.

11. The storage fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a guide surface for guiding mail toward the mail storage section is provided on the periphery of the vertical mail slot, extending in the mail insertion direction and surrounding the periphery.

12. The top surface of the power box and the bottom plate of the storage compartment body are provided with mounting holes of the same form for fixing the first partition and the second partition, respectively. The storage fixture according to claim 8, wherein the installation method of the first partition and the second partition can be selected from a first installation method in which they are placed on the top surface of the power box and a second installation method in which they are directly attached to the bottom plate of the storage unit body.

13. The storage fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first partition and the second partition are formed of a transparent or translucent material that allows the stored items to be seen.

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