Display case

Abstract

The objective of this embodiment is to provide a display case that allows for the simple and stable display of notices. [Solution] According to the embodiment, the notice case comprises a case body having a storage section capable of accommodating notices, a suspension member provided on the case body and capable of engaging with a support, and support legs provided on the case body so as to extend from the case body in a first direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a bulletin case.

Background Art

[0002] There is a case where a laminated bulletin is simply attached to a cone bar or the like. When the bulletin is attached to a cone bar installed outdoors, the bulletin is deformed by the influence of wind and has strength problems such as a decrease in visibility. In addition, a method of fixing a bulletin board as a bulletin to a fixed structure has been proposed, but a plurality of metal fittings are required to fix the bulletin board.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present embodiment is to provide a bulletin case capable of easily and stably posting a bulletin.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A bulletin case according to an embodiment includes a case body having a storage portion capable of storing a bulletin, a hanging member provided on the case body and engageable with a support, and a support leg provided on the case body so as to be extendable in a first direction from the case body.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0006] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a display case according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the case body along line AA in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the storage compartment along line BB in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of the installation of a display case according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of a display case. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the display case according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the display case according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a side view of the display case according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of the installation of a display case according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the disclosure is merely an example, and modifications that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art while maintaining the spirit of the invention are naturally included within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, in order to clarify the drawings and descriptions, the width, thickness, shape, etc., of each part may be represented schematically compared to the actual appearance, but this is merely an example and does not limit the interpretation of the present invention. Also, in this specification and in each drawing, elements similar to those described above with respect to previously shown drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions may be omitted as appropriate. The following describes in detail a display case according to one embodiment, with reference to the drawings.

[0008] In this embodiment, a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z are defined as shown in Figure 1. These three directions, X, Y, and Z, are orthogonal to each other. In the following description, the first direction X may be referred to as upward, and its opposite direction as downward.

[0009] (First Embodiment) First, the first embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the display case 1 according to the first embodiment. The display case 1 according to this embodiment can be suspended from a support while containing a display. The display to be contained in the display case 1 is not particularly limited, but for example, it is an A4 size sheet of paper.

[0010] The display case 1 comprises a case body 10, a hanging member 20, support legs 30, and a storage section 40.

[0011] In the example shown in Figure 1, the case body 10 has a flattened rectangular parallelepiped shape in which the width in the third direction Z is sufficiently smaller than the width in the first direction X and the second direction Y. The case body 10 has a first main surface F1 and a second main surface F2, a first side surface E1 and a second side surface E2, and a third side surface E3 and a fourth side surface E4, each facing each other.

[0012] The first principal surface F1 and the second principal surface F2 are parallel to the XY plane defined by the first direction X and the second direction Y. The first side surface E1 and the second side surface E2 are parallel to the XZ plane defined by the first direction X and the third direction Z. The third side surface E3 and the fourth side surface E4 are parallel to the YZ plane defined by the second direction Y and the third direction Z. Note that the shape of the case body 10 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped, and various other shapes can be selected.

[0013] The case body 10 has a storage part 11 for accommodating the display 2 and a cover 12 for opening and closing the storage part 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the storage part 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped storage space 110 indicated by a broken line near the center of the case body 10. For example, the storage part 11 is formed such that the widths in the first direction X and the second direction Y are approximately the same as that of a sheet of A4 size. Note that the shape of the storage part 11 and the widths in each direction are not limited to this example.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the case body along line A-A in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage part 11 has, for example, an insertion port 120 that opens on the fourth side surface E4 of the case body 10. The cover 12 is provided on the case body 10 so as to be able to open and close the insertion port 120. For example, the cover 12 is formed in a rectangular plate shape with dimensions larger than those of the insertion port 120. One side edge part of the cover 12 is fixed to the case body 10, and the insertion port 120 can be opened and closed by rotating about the fixed side edge part.

[0015] By opening the cover 12, the display 2 can be inserted into or taken out from the storage part 11 through the insertion port 120, and by closing the cover 12, the accommodation state of the display 2 can be maintained. In the illustrated example, the cover 12 and the insertion port 120 are provided on the fourth side surface E4 side, but they may be provided on other side surfaces such as the third side surface E3. The cover 12 can be integrally formed with the case body 10 using the same material as the case body 10.

[0016] Note that the cover 12 is not an essential component, and any configuration may be used as long as the display 2 can be accommodated in the storage part 11. For example, only an opening may be provided on the third side surface E3, and the cover 12 may not be provided. Also, as another configuration for accommodating the display 2, a configuration in which the display 2 is sandwiched by two members may be used.

[0017] The case body 10 is made of a light-transmitting material, and the contents of the notice 2 stored in the storage section 11 can be seen from the outside. The case body 10 does not need to be entirely light-transmitting; it is sufficient that the contents of the notice 2 can be seen from at least the first main surface F1 side or the second main surface F2 side.

[0018] According to this embodiment, the display case 1 is equipped with two hanging members 20. The two hanging members 20 are each attached to the third side surface E3 of the case body 10 via a connecting portion 21.

[0019] In the illustrated example, the suspension member 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape and fixed to one end of the connecting part 21. The suspension member 20 and the connecting part 21 may be integrally formed from the same material. The shape of the suspension member 20 is not limited to this example; it may be polygonal or hook-shaped. In other words, any shape is possible as long as it enables the case body 10 to be suspended from the support.

[0020] The two suspension members 20 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. The two suspension members 20 extend from the third side surface E3 of the case body 10 in the first direction X. For example, the two suspension members 20 are arranged so that their central axes C are aligned in the second direction Y.

[0021] The case body 10 can be suspended from the support by engaging the suspension member 20 with the support. The suspension member 20 is configured such that when the case body 10 is suspended from the support, the first main surface F1 and the second main surface F2 face the desired direction. For example, in the configuration shown in Figure 1, when the case body 10 is suspended from a rod-shaped support parallel to the second direction Y, the first main surface F1 and the second main surface F2 face the third direction Z.

[0022] In one example, the suspension member 20 has a first clamping portion 20A and a second clamping portion 20B. The first clamping portion 20A and the second clamping portion 20B are made of an elastically deformable material and can be opened and closed in a third direction Z starting from the joint portion 21. For example, by widening the slit formed between the ends of the first clamping portion 20A and the second clamping portion 20B and clamping a rod-shaped support, the case body 10 can be suspended from the support.

[0023] The first clamping portion 20A and the second clamping portion 20B have an arc-shaped curve. In this case, the suspension member 20 as a whole forms a closed annular shape. By making the suspension member 20 annular, when the suspension member 20 is attached to a cylindrical support such as a cone bar, the surface area in contact between the inner surface of the suspension member 20 and the support is increased. Therefore, the suspension member 20 can firmly support and fix the case body 10. Note that the size and curvature of the first clamping portion 20A and the second clamping portion 20B are not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the first clamping portion 20A and the second clamping portion 20B have a curved shape with a curvature equivalent to that of a cylindrical cone bar.

[0024] In one example, the suspension member 20 has an anti-slip structure 22 on its inner surface. The anti-slip structure 22 is, for example, rubber or microscopic irregularities. By having the anti-slip structure 22, the case body 10 can be fixed more firmly to the support.

[0025] The suspension member 20 may be formed integrally with the case body 10. Furthermore, the position and number of suspension members 20 are not limited to this example; for example, the connecting portion 21 may be L-shaped and provided on the first side E1 and the second side E2. The support for suspending the case body 10 is not particularly limited, but could be a rod-shaped support such as a support rod for scaffolding installed at a construction site or a cone bar hung on a pylon.

[0026] Next, we will explain the support legs 30. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the case body 10 along line BB in Figure 1. In Figure 3, the suspension member 20 and the connecting part 21 are omitted. Figure 3(A) shows the support legs stored and held in the storage part of the case body, Figure 3(B) shows the support legs released from their hold (lock), and Figure 3(C) shows the support legs extended in the first direction X.

[0027] As shown in Figure 1, the support legs 30 are provided on the case body 10 and are cylindrical in shape with an elongated length in the first direction X. Note that the shape of the support legs 30 is not limited to this example, and they may also be rectangular prisms with a polygonal cross-section in the YZ plane.

[0028] In the illustrated example, the support legs 30 are positioned to sandwich the housing section 11 in the second direction Y. In other words, one support leg 30 is provided on the first side E1 and one on the second side E2 of the case body 10. The support legs 30 may also be provided on the back of the housing section 11, and the number of support legs 30 provided may be one or three or more.

[0029] The support leg 30 has a ground contact portion 31 at the end on the fourth side E4. In the illustrated example, the ground contact portion 31 is rectangular, but it can be other shapes such as circular. For example, the ground contact portion 31 is made of rubber. The ground contact portion 31 is not an essential component, but by providing it, the support leg 30 can be made thinner, and the width of the case body 10 in the second direction Y and the third direction Z can be reduced.

[0030] The support leg 30 has a projection 32 at the end opposite to the ground contact portion 31 that protrudes in a direction different from the first direction X. In one example, the projection 32 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0031] The case body 10, the suspension member 20, and the support legs 30 are formed of, for example, resin. However, the material used to form these is not limited to resin; they can be made of any material as long as the contents of the enclosed notice 2 are visible.

[0032] The storage compartment 40 is provided in the case body 10. As shown in Figure 3, the storage compartment 40 comprises an internal space 41, an inner wall 42, and an opening 43. The internal space 41 is defined by the inner wall 42. The internal space 41 has a space that is long in the first direction X and a space that is recessed in a direction different from the first direction X, which constitutes the groove 44. The opening 43 is provided on the fourth side surface E4, and the support legs 30 pass through it.

[0033] The groove 44, when combined with the protrusion 32 of the support leg 30, functions as a stopper 50 to maintain the retracted state of the support leg 30. Therefore, the groove 44 is provided in accordance with the direction in which the protrusion 32 protrudes. For example, as shown in Figure 3, if the protrusion 32 extends in a direction perpendicular to the first direction X, the groove 44 is formed as a recessed space in the direction perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0034] For example, the storage compartment 40 is provided on the first side E1 and the second side E2 of the case body 10, as shown by the dashed lines in Figure 1. In other words, the storage compartment 40 is positioned to sandwich the storage compartment 11 in the second direction Y. Note that the position of the storage compartment 40 is not limited to this example and can be changed as appropriate depending on the position where the support legs 30 are placed.

[0035] The support leg 30 can move between a storage position where it is stored in the storage section 40 and an extended position where it extends from the case body 10 by sliding within the storage section 40 in a first direction X.

[0036] As shown in Figure 3, with the support leg 30 and storage section 40 as described above, the support leg 30 can be released from its stored position (A) by rotating it around the first direction X as an axis. In the illustrated example, the support leg 30 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, but the angle of rotation of the support leg 30 is appropriately determined by the configuration of the protruding portion 32 and the groove portion 44. Furthermore, the support leg 30 can be extended (C) by sliding it in the first direction within the storage section 40 from the state in which the support leg 30 is released (B).

[0037] The configuration of the protruding portion 32 and the groove portion 44 is not limited to the example in Figure 3, as long as the support leg 30 can be held in the stored position (A). For example, the protruding portion 32 may be provided at any position on the support leg 30, and the direction in which the protruding portion 32 protrudes can also be any direction. Furthermore, by providing multiple groove portions 44, the length of extension of the support leg 30 may be adjusted. In addition, as another example of configuration, the protruding portion 32 may be provided in the storage portion 40 and the groove portion 44 may be provided in the support leg 30. The support legs are not limited to the sliding type shown in the embodiment; folding type support legs or extendable support legs may also be used.

[0038] Figures 4 and 5 show examples of the installation of the notice case 1 according to the first embodiment. In Figures 4 and 5, the storage section 11 and the storage section 40 are omitted. Also, in Figure 5, the pylon 3 shown in Figure 4 is omitted, and the notice case 1 is shown in an enlarged view.

[0039] An example of the installation of the display case 1 according to this embodiment will be described below in accordance with 1 to 4. 1. First, place pylon 3 on the ground surface 5, and then attach the cone bar 4 to pylon 3. 2. Next, place the notice board 2, indicated by the dashed rectangle, into the case body 10, engage the hanging member 20 with the cone bar 4, and suspend the case body 10 from the cone bar 4. 3. Next, the support leg 30 is rotated around the first direction X as an axis, releasing the state in which the support leg 30 is held in its retracted position. 4. Finally, the support leg 30 is extended in the first direction X, and the ground contact portion 31 is brought into contact with the ground contact surface 5.

[0040] In this type of display case 1, the case body 10 is fixed to the support by the suspension member 20, so there is no risk of the display 2 being blown away by the wind. Furthermore, by supporting the case body 10 with the support legs 30, the case body 10 and the display 2 can be supported even more firmly and stably.

[0041] By housing the notice 2 in the storage section 11, the notice 2 can be protected from rain and wind, and a decrease in visibility due to deformation of the notice 2 can be suppressed.

[0042] The support legs 30 are retractable, and the stopper 50 can hold the support legs 30 in the retracted state, making it easy to carry the display case 1.

[0043] Since the case body 10 is suspended from the support by the suspension member 20, no metal fittings or the like are required to fix it to the support, making it easy to install and remove the display case 1.

[0044] (Second Embodiment) The display case 1 according to the second embodiment will be described using Figures 6 to 9. Hereafter, the same reference numerals will be used for elements identical to those in the configuration example of the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 5, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0045] Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views of the display case according to the second embodiment. The display case 1 according to the second embodiment comprises a plurality of case bodies 10, a suspension member 20, support legs 30, a storage section 40, and a base member 60.

[0046] In the illustrated example, the case body 10 comprises a first case body 10A, a second case body 10B, and a third case body 10C. While the illustrated first case body 10A, second case body 10B, and third case body 10C are approximately identical in shape and size, they may differ in shape and size. Furthermore, the number of case bodies 10 in the display case 1 is not limited to this example.

[0047] Each of the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C has a housing section 11 and a cover 12, similar to the case body 10 according to the first embodiment. The first case body 10A and the third case body 10C also include support legs 30 and storage sections 40. In one example, the support legs 30 and storage sections 40 are arranged such that, in the second direction Y, each housing section 11 is positioned between the two support legs 30 and the two storage sections 40. The configuration of the support legs 30 and storage sections 40 is not limited to this example. For example, the support legs 30 and storage sections 40 may be provided in each of the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C, or they may be provided only in the second case body 10B.

[0048] The base member 60 has a guide 61 on one of its opposing surfaces in the first direction X, and a suspension member 20 on the other. In the example shown in Figure 8, the base member 60 has a first guide 61A and a second guide 61B. For example, the base member 60 is a long, flat plate in the second direction Y, but the planar shape of the base member 60 is not limited to this example and can be circular, elliptical, or a polygon other than a quadrilateral.

[0049] The first case body 10A is connected to the first guide 61A. The third case body 10C is connected to the second guide 61B. The second case body 10B is located between the first case body 10A and the third case body 10C in the third direction Z and is fixed to the base member 60. Note that the positions of the first guide 61A and the second guide 61B are not limited to the illustrated example. For example, the second guide 61B can be provided near the center of the base member 60 in the third direction Z. In this case, the positional relationship of each case body 10 is maintained, and the second case body 10B is connected to the second guide 61B, and the third case body 10C is fixed to the base member 60.

[0050] Figure 8 is a side view of the display case according to the second embodiment. As shown by the dashed lines in Figure 8, the first guide 61A and the second guide 61B have an inverted T-shape and slidably support the first case body 10A and the third case body 10C. The first guide 61A and the second guide 61B can have any shape as long as they allow the first case body 10A and the third case body 10C to slide.

[0051] The first case body 10A and the third case body 10C are connected to the guide 61, allowing them to slide in the second direction Y. Therefore, the display case 1 can switch between an unfolded state in which the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C are all aligned in the second direction Y, and a state in which they are all superimposed in the third direction Z.

[0052] Figure 9 shows an example of the installation of the notice case 1 according to the second embodiment. In Figure 9, the notice case 1 is shown in an enlarged view, and the pylon 3, storage section 11, and storage section 40 are omitted.

[0053] Using Figure 9, an example of using the display case 1 according to this embodiment will be explained in accordance with the following 1 to 5. 1. As in the first embodiment, install the pylon 3 and attach the cone bar 4 to the pylon 3. 2. Next, the notices 2, indicated by the dashed rectangles, are placed in the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C of the notice case 1, which are in a superimposed state. 3. Next, while the display case 1 is still in its superimposed state, it is suspended from a support such as a cone bar 4. 4. Then, unfold the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C, and confirm that the notices 2 contained in each can be seen from the outside. 5. Finally, the support legs 30 are extended in the first direction X, and the ground contact portion 31 is brought into contact with the ground contact surface 5.

[0054] With such a display case 1, the same effects as the first embodiment can be enjoyed. Furthermore, by providing multiple case bodies 10, multiple displays 2 can be displayed simultaneously. In addition, since multiple case bodies 10 can be switched between an unfolded state and an overlapping state, the display case 1 can be easily carried.

[0055] Note that the notice 2 may be placed inside the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C after they have been unfolded. Alternatively, the notice may be placed inside only the first case body 10A, and the first case body 10A, the second case body 10B, and the third case body 10C may be used without being unfolded.

[0056] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and in the implementation stage, the components can be modified and implemented without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the multiple components disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. Moreover, components from different embodiments may be appropriately combined. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0057] 1…Display case, 2…Display item, 4…Cone bar / support, 10…Case body, 10A…First case body, 10B…Second case body, 10C…Third case body, 11…Storage section, 20…Hanging member, 20A…First clamping section, 20B…Second clamping section, 22…Anti-slip structure, 30…Support leg, 31…Grounding section, 32…Protruding section, 40…Storage section, 41…Internal space, 42…Inner wall, 43…Opening, 44…Groove section, 50…Stopper, 60…Base member, 61…Guide, 61A…First guide, 61B…Second guide

Claims

1. A case body having a storage compartment capable of accommodating posted materials, A suspension member provided on the case body and capable of engaging with the support, Support legs are provided on the case body so as to extend from the case body in a first direction, A display case equipped with a notice board.

2. Multiple case bodies, each equipped with a storage compartment capable of accommodating a notice, A support leg is provided on at least one of the plurality of case bodies and extends from the case body in a first direction, A base member having a guide extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, which supports the plurality of case bodies so that they can move relative to each other in the second direction, A suspension member provided on the base member and capable of engaging with the support, A display case equipped with a notice board.

3. The aforementioned plurality of case bodies include a first case body, a second case body, and a third case body. The aforementioned guide includes a first guide and a second guide, The first case body is connected to the first guide, The third case body is connected to the second guide, The second case body is located between the first case body and the third case body in the first direction and a third direction perpendicular to the second direction, and is fixed to the base member. The display case according to claim 2.

4. The case body has a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, The first and second surfaces are light-transmitting. A display case according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The case body on which the support legs are provided has a storage section capable of housing the support legs, The support legs are arranged in the storage compartment so as to be movable between a storage position where they are stored in the storage compartment and an extended position where they extend from the case body. The system further includes a stopper for holding the support leg in the storage position. A display case according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The storage section has an internal space for housing the support legs, an inner wall defining the internal space, an opening through which the support legs pass, and a groove. The support leg has a projection that protrudes in a direction different from the first direction, and is slidably arranged within the storage section in the first direction. The stopper is composed of the protruding portion and the groove portion, and the support leg, which is in the storage position, is rotated about the first direction as an axis, and the protruding portion and the groove portion engage, thereby holding the support leg in the storage position. The display case according to claim 5.

7. The storage section has an internal space for housing the support legs, an inner wall defining the internal space, an opening through which the support legs pass, and a protruding portion that protrudes in a direction different from the first direction. The support leg has a groove and is slidably arranged within the storage section in the first direction. The stopper is composed of the protruding portion and the groove portion, and the support leg, which is in the storage position, is rotated about the first direction as an axis, and the protruding portion and the groove portion engage, thereby holding the support leg in the storage position. The display case according to claim 5.

8. The suspension member has a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion with a curved shape, The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion have an anti-slip structure at the contact position with the support. A display case according to claim 1 or 2.

9. The support is cylindrical, The display case according to claim 8, wherein the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are curved with a curvature equivalent to that of the cylindrical support.

10. The support leg has a ground contact portion at its end, The aforementioned contact portion is made of rubber. A display case according to claim 1 or 2.

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