Storage container container and storage container that houses the storage container container
The cylindrical storage container holder addresses space inefficiencies and premature consumption issues by allowing vertical storage and first-in, first-out access, ensuring timely use of long-term foods and reducing waste.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NEW HALO
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage solutions for long-term storage foods lack efficient space utilization and often result in the consumption of older items before newer ones, leading to waste, especially when multiple items are stored horizontally.
A cylindrical storage container holder that accommodates storage containers vertically, with inward-biased support sections and first-in, first-out access, allowing for easy insertion and removal of containers based on expiration dates.
The cylindrical design efficiently utilizes space, ensures timely consumption of items with closer expiration dates, and provides user-friendly access, reducing waste and enhancing convenience during emergencies.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a storage container housing cylinder capable of displaying a storage container containing long-term storage food, and a container for housing the storage container housing cylinder.
Background Art
[0002] There is known a storage food storage for displaying a storage container containing long-term storage food that can be used in disasters (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Long-term storage foods have a long expiration date, but after a certain period of time, the expiration date arrives and they need to be discarded. Therefore, a mechanism is required that allows long-term storage foods with an approaching expiration date to be consumed as part of regular meals.
[0003] The storage food storage described in Patent Document 1 has 12 or more compartments in the food storage, and by adding monthly displays from January to December in front of the compartments, the month of the expiration date can be seen at a glance.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0004]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0005] Although the storage food storage described in Patent Document 1 displays each compartment by month, long-term storage foods often have an expiration date of two years or more, and it is necessary to provide annual compartments as well, resulting in an increase in the size of the storage food storage. Also, when storing a plurality of long-term storage foods inside a compartment, they are placed horizontally, so even though the long-term storage food on the back side has a closer expiration date than the long-term storage food on the front side, the long-term storage food on the front side is consumed first, and as a result, there is a possibility of discarding the long-term storage food on the back side.
[0006] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a storage container holder and a storage device that houses the storage container holder, which offer high convenience while efficiently utilizing storage space. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] The characteristic configuration of the storage container storage cylinder according to the present invention is a storage container storage cylinder capable of displaying storage containers containing long-term storage food, comprising a cylindrical body capable of accommodating a plurality of such storage containers arranged vertically, and a support portion arranged on the inner surface of the cylindrical body to support the storage containers, wherein both ends in the vertical direction are open so that the storage containers can be inserted and removed in a first-in, first-out manner.
[0008] This configuration features a cylindrical body capable of accommodating multiple storage containers arranged vertically, thus creating a storage container holder that displays containers upright. Furthermore, support sections are positioned on the inner surface of the cylindrical body to support the storage containers, allowing for efficient use of storage space. Because this storage container holder is cylindrical with multiple storage containers arranged vertically, it can be easily carried during disasters, and it also allows for effective use of vertical space on display shelves, making it highly convenient.
[0009] Furthermore, the cylindrical body of this configuration has openings at both the top and bottom, allowing for first-in, first-out storage of containers. For example, if containers with the closest expiration dates are stored sequentially from the bottom to the top, a new container with a longer expiration date can be inserted from the bottom, allowing the container with the closest expiration date at the top to be consumed. In this way, the storage space is efficiently utilized, resulting in a highly convenient storage container storage cylinder.
[0010] Another feature of the configuration is that it further includes a lid that closes the upper opening of the cylindrical body, and the lid can be removed by inserting a new storage container from the bottom of the cylindrical body when multiple storage containers are housed throughout the entire internal space of the cylindrical body.
[0011] As shown in this configuration, with multiple storage containers housed throughout the entire internal space of the cylindrical body, a new storage container can be inserted from the bottom of the cylindrical body. By removing the lid, there is no need to open the lid and reach in from above to retrieve the storage container. This results in a user-friendly storage container cylinder.
[0012] Another characteristic feature is that the support portion is composed of multiple biasing members that bias the storage container inward.
[0013] As in this configuration, if the support section is composed of multiple biasing members that bias the storage container inward, the support force of the storage container is increased, and since the biasing members elastically deform when the storage container is inserted, they can be easily added.
[0014] Another characteristic feature is that the cylindrical body has an opening extending vertically along a portion of its circumferential side.
[0015] As in this configuration, if a portion of the cylindrical body along the circumferential direction of its side is open in the vertical direction, it becomes possible to insert storage containers from the side as well as from the top and bottom, making it highly convenient.
[0016] Another characteristic feature is that the support portion is composed of a comb-shaped member having an annular base fixed to the inner surface of the cylindrical body and a plurality of elastically deformable teeth that protrude inward from the annular base so as to curve upward.
[0017] As shown in this configuration, constructing the support part with a comb-shaped member makes manufacturing easy and prevents the storage container from falling out of the cylindrical body. Furthermore, by fixing the annular base of the comb-shaped member to the inner surface of the cylindrical body and forming multiple elastically deformable teeth that protrude inward from the annular base so as to curve upward, it is possible to easily insert the storage container from below, and when the storage container is positioned above the teeth, it is possible to reliably prevent the storage container from falling out.
[0018] As another characteristic configuration, the support portion is composed of a plurality of locking members that are locked to the inner surface of the cylindrical body, and the locking members are movable upward and the downward movement is restricted.
[0019] If the support portion is configured with locking members that are movable upward and the downward movement is restricted as in this configuration, the same-shaped locking members can be mass-produced, so the manufacturing efficiency is high.
[0020] As another characteristic configuration, the support portion is composed of a plurality of push buttons that are fixed to the inner surface of the cylindrical body and retract when pressed and protrude when the pressing is released, and the push buttons have an inclined portion inclined from the lower end so that the protruding amount on the upper side is larger than the protruding amount on the lower side.
[0021] If the support portion is configured with a plurality of push buttons having an inclined portion inclined from the lower end so that the protruding amount on the upper side is larger than the protruding amount on the lower side as in this configuration, when the storage container is inserted from the lower side, the push buttons retract and then the storage container is positioned above the push buttons, so the pressing is released and the push buttons support the storage container. Therefore, although the structure is simple, the storage container can be reliably supported by the push buttons.
[0022] As another characteristic configuration, the cylindrical body is composed of a plurality of cylindrical members divided along the vertical direction, and the plurality of cylindrical members are connected via the support shaft in a rotatable state around the support shaft.
[0023] If the cylindrical body is configured with a plurality of divided cylindrical members and these cylindrical members are made rotatable as in this configuration, the long-term storage food to be consumed can be taken out at a desired timing.
[0024] As another characteristic configuration, the cylindrical body has a through hole through which air can be discharged.
[0025] If a through-hole capable of discharging air is provided in the cylindrical main body as in this configuration, even if a large number of storage containers are accommodated in the cylindrical main body, it is easy to insert the storage containers from below.
[0026] The storage tool that houses the storage container housing cylinder may include a back part that houses a plurality of the storage container housing cylinders side by side in the horizontal direction, and a seat part that protrudes forward from the back part and can be used as a seating surface. Also, the storage tool that houses the storage container housing cylinder may include a leg part that houses the storage container housing cylinder in the vertical direction, and a table part that is supported by a plurality of the leg parts and can be used as a storage platform.
[0027] If it is a storage tool that houses the storage container housing cylinder as in this configuration, it can also be used for indoor or outdoor chairs or tables installed in evacuation sites, etc. Usually, the storage container with the closest expiration date on the upper side is consumed, and in an emergency, if the storage container housing cylinder is distributed, it can be used as emergency food.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0028] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the storage container housing cylinder according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view showing a part of the storage container housing cylinder according to the second embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a side view showing a part of the storage container housing cylinder according to the third embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing a part of the storage container housing cylinder according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a bottom view of the storage container housing cylinder according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 6] It is a side view of the storage container housing cylinder according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a diagram for explaining the usage state of the storage container housing cylinder according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a diagram for explaining a chair that houses the storage container housing cylinder according to the seventh embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a diagram for explaining a table that houses the storage container housing cylinder according to the eighth embodiment. [Figure 10] This diagram illustrates the emergency entrance / exit of the storage container cylinder according to the ninth embodiment. [Figure 11] This diagram illustrates the emergency entrance / exit of the storage container housing cylinder according to the 10th embodiment. [Figure 12] A perspective view showing a part of the storage container housing cylinder according to another embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0029] The following describes embodiments of the storage container container and the storage device containing the storage container container according to the present invention, based on the drawings. In this embodiment, as an example of a storage container container, a storage container container 100 for disaster relief food storage will be used for explanation. However, the invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the invention. Hereinafter, the direction along the vertical direction (direction of gravity) will be referred to as the up and down direction.
[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the storage container storage cylinder 100 is capable of displaying storage containers 1 containing disaster relief food (an example of long-term storage food) and is configured to allow for first-in, first-out storage of the storage containers 1. The storage container storage cylinder 100 comprises a cylindrical body 2 capable of accommodating multiple storage containers 1 arranged vertically, and a support part 3 positioned on the inner surface of the cylindrical body 2 to support the storage containers 1. In this embodiment, the cylindrical body 2 has a predetermined length (for example, 1 m) in the vertical direction and can accommodate a sufficient amount of storage containers 1 as disaster relief food in an emergency. This cylindrical body 2 has openings at both ends in the vertical direction, allowing for first-in, first-out storage of the storage containers 1, and the storage containers 1 can be arranged along the vertical direction. "First-in, first-out" means that, according to the time rule of "placing newer items on top of older items," it is possible to stack items from bottom to top in order from those with the furthest expiration dates to those with the closest expiration dates. Note that the cylindrical body 2 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, but may also be a rectangular cylinder with a polygonal cross-section, and is not particularly limited.
[0031] As described above, the storage container storage cylinder 100 is equipped with a cylindrical body 2 that can accommodate multiple storage containers 1 arranged vertically, thus allowing the storage containers 1 to be displayed vertically. Furthermore, since support parts 3 for supporting the storage containers 1 are arranged on the inner surface of the cylindrical body 2, the storage space can be used efficiently. Because this storage container storage cylinder 100 is cylindrical with multiple storage containers 1 arranged vertically, it can be carried as is in the event of a disaster, and it also allows for effective use of the vertical space on display shelves, making it highly convenient.
[0032] Furthermore, since the cylindrical body 2 has openings at both the top and bottom to allow for first-in, first-out storage of the storage containers 1, for example, if storage containers 1 are stored sequentially from the bottom to the top with their expiration dates approaching, a new storage container 1 with a longer expiration date (solid line in Figure 1) can be inserted from the bottom, allowing the storage container 1 with the closest expiration date at the top to be consumed. In this way, the storage container storage cylinder 100 is highly convenient while efficiently utilizing the storage space.
[0033] [First Embodiment] Figure 1 shows a storage container storage cylinder 100 according to the first embodiment. The cylinder body 2 is made of a cylindrical transparent plastic container and can accommodate canned goods, beverage cases, etc., arranged vertically as storage containers 1 (dashed lines in Figure 1). The support part 3 is made up of a plurality (10 in this embodiment) of leaf springs 31 (an example of biasing members) that bias the storage containers 1 inward. The biasing parts 31a of each leaf spring 31 are fixed to the inner surface of the cylinder body 2 by adhesive or the like, with adjacent leaf springs 31 inverted vertically so that their vertical positions are staggered along the circumferential direction. The plurality of leaf springs 31 arranged along the circumferential direction allow the storage containers 1 to be inserted into them in their natural state, and when the storage containers 1 are inserted, they elastically deform outward, biasing the storage containers 1 inward. Note that the vertical positions of the biasing parts 31a along the circumferential direction may be the same without inverting the vertical positions of adjacent leaf springs 31. Furthermore, the biasing member is not limited to the leaf spring 31; any member that biases the storage container 1 inward may be made of rubber or the like.
[0034] The storage container storage cylinder 100 in this embodiment further includes a lid 4 that closes the upper opening of the cylinder body 2. When multiple storage containers 1 are stored throughout the entire internal space of the cylinder body 2, the lid 4 is pushed out and removed by inserting a new storage container 1 (solid line in Figure 1) from the bottom of the cylinder body 2, pushing it out towards the uppermost storage container 1 (see dashed line in Figure 1). As a result, since the uppermost storage container 1 is the oldest storage container 1 inserted, the storage container 1 with the closest expiration date can be removed first. In other words, the cylinder body 2 has openings at both the top and bottom ends to allow for first-in, first-out storage of the storage containers 1.
[0035] The cylindrical body 2 has a predetermined length (e.g., 1 m) in the vertical direction, and support parts 3 are provided at multiple locations in the vertical direction. The cylindrical body 2 is also provided with through holes 2a from which air can be discharged. The position and number of these through holes 2a are not particularly limited, and any shape of hole that can discharge air is acceptable, and in the following embodiment, they are omitted from the illustration. The number of support parts 3 in the circumferential direction and the number in the vertical direction are set by the biasing force of the leaf springs 31 so that the storage containers 1 do not fall when they are stacked to fill the entire internal space of the cylindrical body 2. In the example shown in Figure 1, two storage containers 1 are supported by one leaf spring 31 in the vertical direction and ten leaf springs 31 in the circumferential direction.
[0036] In this embodiment, with multiple storage containers 1 housed throughout the entire internal space of the cylindrical body 2, the lid 4 can be removed by inserting a new storage container 1 from the bottom of the cylindrical body 2. Therefore, there is no need to open the lid 4 and reach in from above to remove the storage container 1. This results in a user-friendly storage container storage cylinder 100.
[0037] Furthermore, since the support section 3 is composed of multiple leaf springs 31 that bias the storage container 1 inward, the support force of the storage container 1 is increased, and the leaf springs 31 elastically deform when the storage container 1 is inserted, making it easy to add more storage containers 1.
[0038] [Second Embodiment] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the bottom side of the storage container storage cylinder 100 according to the second embodiment. The cylinder body 2 is made of a cylindrical transparent plastic container and can accommodate canned goods, beverage cases, etc., arranged vertically as storage containers 1. The support part 3 is made of a comb-shaped member 32 which is integrally molded with an annular base 32a fixed to the inner surface of the cylinder body 2 and a plurality of elastically deformable teeth 32b that protrude inward from the annular base 32a so as to curve upward (see dashed lines and enlarged view thereof in Figure 2).
[0039] As shown by the dashed line and its enlarged view in Figure 2, the support portion 3 has an upward biasing force capable of preventing multiple storage containers 1 from falling. When a storage container 1 is inserted from below, it easily deforms elastically upward, but when the storage container 1 is housed in the cylindrical body 2, it is prevented from falling when the bottom surface of the storage container 1 is in contact with the teeth portion 32b. In the example shown in Figure 2, the annular base portion 32a is fixed to the bottom of the inner surface of the cylindrical body 2 by welding, integral molding, or adhesive, and the annular base portion 32a prevents the teeth portion 32b from peeling off or breaking while the multiple teeth portion 32b support the weight of the multiple storage containers 1 in a distributed manner. The teeth portion 32b may be trapezoidal in shape that widens in diameter as it approaches the annular base portion 32a, or any shape that is curved upward.
[0040] In this embodiment, the thickness of the annular base 32a and the number and shape of the teeth 32b are set so that when a predetermined number of storage containers 1 are stacked, they do not fall due to the biasing force of the multiple teeth 32b. The number of support parts 3 in the vertical direction is set so that when the storage containers 1 are stacked to fill the entire internal space of the cylindrical body 2, they do not fall.
[0041] Thus, by constructing the support portion 3 with a comb-shaped member 32, manufacturing is easy, and the storage container 1 can be prevented from falling out of the cylindrical body 2. Furthermore, by fixing the annular base portion 32a of the comb-shaped member 32 to the inner surface of the cylindrical body 2, and forming multiple elastically deformable teeth 32b that protrude inward from the annular base portion 32a so as to curve upward, the storage container 1 can be easily inserted from below, and when the storage container 1 is positioned above the teeth 32b, the storage container 1 can be reliably prevented from falling out.
[0042] [Third Embodiment] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the storage container holder cylinder 100 according to the third embodiment. In this embodiment, the cylinder body 2 has an opening 21 (see the dashed line in Figure 3) that extends vertically in a portion of the circumferential direction along the side surface of the cylinder body 2 according to the first embodiment. This opening 21 only needs to be large enough to accommodate the storage container 1 from the side. Figure 3 shows an example in which a PET bottle is stored in the storage container holder cylinder 100 as the storage container 1, and the leaf spring 31 has been removed from the location of the opening 21. The other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted. As in this embodiment, if a portion of the circumferential direction along the side surface of the cylinder body 2 is open vertically, it becomes possible to insert the storage container 1 from the side as well as from the top and bottom, making it highly convenient.
[0043] [Fourth Embodiment] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the storage container storage cylinder 100 according to the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the cylinder body 2 is composed of a plurality of cylindrical members 22 that are divided vertically from the cylinder body 2 according to the second embodiment, and the plurality of cylindrical members 22 are connected via a support shaft 23 so that they can rotate around the support shaft 23. In the example shown in Figure 2, one storage container 1 can be removed by rotating one cylindrical member 22, indicated by the dashed line, around the support shaft 23. As in this embodiment, by composing the cylinder body 2 with a plurality of divided cylindrical members 22 and making these cylindrical members 22 rotatable, long-term storage food that you want to consume can be removed at any time you like.
[0044] [Fifth Embodiment] Figure 5 shows a bottom view of the storage container holder cylinder 100 according to the fifth embodiment. The support portion 3 in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of locking members 33 (dotted line in Figure 5) that are locked to the inner surface of the cylinder body 2. The locking members 33 are movable upward, but their downward movement is restricted. When a storage container 1 (not shown) is inserted from below, the locking members 33 move upward as they come into contact with the storage container 1, as shown by the solid line in Figure 5. When the storage container 1 is positioned above the locking members 33, the locking members 33 move downward to a predetermined position due to the weight of the storage container 1, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 5, and support the storage container 1. At this time, since the plurality of locking members 33 are connected by string-like members 33a, they can be moved up and down as a single unit. In the example shown in Figure 5, only some of the locking members 33 are shown, but the locking members 33 are positioned continuously in the circumferential direction. As in this embodiment, if the support portion 3 is composed of a locking member 33 that is movable upward but restricted downward movement, then it is sufficient to mass-produce locking members 33 of the same shape, resulting in high manufacturing efficiency.
[0045] [Sixth Embodiment] Figure 6 shows a side view of the storage container holder cylinder 100 according to the sixth embodiment. The support part 3 in this embodiment is fixed to the inner surface of the cylinder body 2 and consists of a plurality of push buttons 34 that retract when pressed and protrude when the pressure is released. The push buttons 34 have an inclined portion 34a that slopes from the lower end such that the amount of the upper protrusion is greater than the amount of the lower protrusion. The cylinder body 2 in this embodiment is not cylindrical like the cylinder body 2 of the above-described embodiment, but is formed in a rectangular prism shape, and the storage container 1 has a box-dish shape with an open top surface on which retort foods (see dashed line in Figure 6) and the like can be placed as long-term storage foods. As shown in Figure 7, when a new storage container 1 is inserted from below, the push buttons 34 retract against the biasing force of the spring 34b as the new storage container 1 comes into contact with the inclined portion 34a, and the storage container 1 supported by the push buttons 34 is pushed upward, so that the new storage container 1 is supported on top of the push buttons 34. Furthermore, it is desirable to provide a base to push up the new storage container 1 so that it can move over the push button 34. In this embodiment, box-shaped storage containers 1 are stacked inside the cylindrical body 2, but storage containers 1 made of large PET bottles may also be stacked horizontally.
[0046] In this embodiment, the support section 3 is composed of multiple push buttons 34, each having an inclined portion 34a that slopes from the lower end such that the upper protrusion is greater than the lower protrusion. Therefore, when the storage container 1 is inserted from below, the push buttons 34 retract, and the pressure is released when the storage container 1 is positioned above the push buttons 34, allowing the push buttons 34 to support the storage container 1. Thus, despite its simple structure, the push buttons 34 can reliably support the storage container 1.
[0047] [Seventh Embodiment] Figure 8 shows a storage device X containing the storage container cylinders 100 according to the seventh embodiment. The storage device X in this embodiment is an indoor or outdoor chair comprising a back section 41 that houses a plurality of storage container cylinders 100 arranged horizontally, and a seat section 42 that protrudes forward from the back section 41 and can be used as a seat. The top surface of the back section 41 may be locked with a lid 4 so that only the person in charge of the storage device X can open it. In the example in Figure 8, the storage container cylinders 100 are housed in the back section 41, but the storage container cylinders 100 may also be housed in the seat section 42, or other emergency supplies may be housed in the seat section 42.
[0048] [Eighth Embodiment] Figure 9 shows a storage device X containing a storage container cylinder 100 according to the eighth embodiment. The storage device X in this embodiment is an indoor or outdoor type table comprising a leg portion 51 that houses the storage container cylinder 100 (see the dashed line in Figure 9) in the vertical direction, and a table portion 52 that is supported by multiple leg portions 51 and can be used as a storage stand. Figure 9 shows a storage container cylinder 100 housed in one leg portion 51, but storage container cylinders 100 can also be housed in other leg portions 51. In the lower region of the leg portion 51, a pressing portion 51b biased upward by a spring 51a is visible from the outside, and an opening window 51c into which a storage container 1 can be inserted is formed. This pressing portion 51b is wedge-shaped, and after the pressing portion 51b moves downward due to the storage container 1 inserted through the opening window 51c, the storage container 1 housed in the cylinder body 2 moves upward due to the biasing force of the spring 51a and is supported by the support portion 3. At this time, the uppermost storage container 1 is discharged from the table section 52, allowing the storage container 1 with the closest expiration date to be removed.
[0049] As in the seventh and eighth embodiments, if the storage device X contains the storage container storage cylinder 100, it can be used as an indoor or outdoor chair or table installed in evacuation centers, etc. Under normal circumstances, the storage container 1 with the closest expiration date at the top is consumed, and in emergencies, the storage container storage cylinder 100 can be distributed and used as portable emergency food.
[0050] [Ninth Embodiment] Figure 10 shows the emergency exit 6 of the storage container container cylinder 100 according to the ninth embodiment. The storage container container cylinder 100 in this embodiment is assumed to be the same as that in the first to fifth embodiments. There are cases where the storage container 1 may be accidentally placed inside the storage container container cylinder 100 or may need to be removed urgently for a different purpose. Therefore, in this embodiment, an emergency exit 6 is provided near the lower opening of the storage container container cylinder 100 and is designed to be locked from the outside. In the example shown in Figure 10, the emergency exit 6 is provided at the lower opening of the storage container container cylinder 100, but the shape and position are not limited as long as the storage container 1 can be removed from inside the storage container container cylinder 100.
[0051] [Tenth Embodiment] Figure 11 shows the emergency exit 6 of the storage container container cylinder 100 according to the 10th embodiment. The storage container container cylinder 100 in this embodiment is assumed to be the same as that in the 6th embodiment. For the same reasons as in the 9th embodiment, an emergency exit 6 is provided on one side of the storage container container cylinder 100, which allows the storage container 1 to be removed in an emergency. In this embodiment, since the storage container 1 is box-dish shaped, a large door is provided that allows the storage container 1 to be removed from the entire side, and it is designed to be locked from the outside. In the example shown in Figure 11, the emergency exit 6 is provided on the entire side of the storage container container cylinder 100, but the shape and position are not limited as long as the storage container 1 can be removed from inside the storage container container cylinder 100.
[0052] [Other embodiments] (1) As shown in Figure 12, the comb-shaped member 32 shown in the second embodiment and the locking member 33 shown in the fifth embodiment may be combined. This further increases the support force of the support portion 3. Thus, the embodiments described above may be combined as appropriate. (2) In the above-described embodiment, the cylindrical body 2 is provided with a through hole 2a that allows air to be discharged, but the through hole 2a is not necessary as long as the structure allows air to escape from inside the cylindrical body 2. (3) As stated above, the storage container 1 is not limited to canned goods or beverage cases, but may be any container that is capable of holding long-term storage food. (4) The storage container cylinder 100 may be equipped with a product code such as a QR code (registered trademark) or location information such as GPS. This makes it possible to know which evacuation site the owner is at, thereby increasing the product value as a disaster prevention item. The company selling the storage container 1 can also use this QR code (registered trademark), and with the user's permission, it can store the purchase history of the storage container 1 and, depending on the usage situation, access the internet to place bulk orders or place orders by selecting items one by one. For example, a list of products you have purchased in the past may be displayed on the screen of a PC or smartphone, and when you click a designated button, "bulk repurchase" or "list of selected products" will be displayed, allowing the user to make a purchase. (5) This product comes with different systems depending on the application. (a) Household disaster preparedness stockpile system The cylindrical shape of the storage container cylinder 100 is less than 1 meter in length. It is used to store canned goods and pet food, and when the QR code (registered trademark) is scanned, • Register your current location • Currently registering photos • Ordering and receiving of necessary supplies To enable this. The installation location should be attached to pillars, kitchen walls, or front doors inside the home using Velcro (registered trademark). (b) Stockpiled as disaster prevention equipment for businesses Extend the storage space in the office by 3 meters in height and manage it from below. The 100-liter storage containers are easy to stack. [Industrial applicability]
[0053] This invention can be used in a storage container holder that can display storage containers containing long-term storage foods. [Explanation of symbols]
[0054] 1: Storage container 2: Main body of the cylinder 2a: Through hole 3: Support part 4: Lid 22: Cylindrical member 23: Support shaft 31a: Biasing part 32: Comb-shaped member 32a: Annular base 32b: Teeth 33: Locking member 34: Push button 34a: Inclined part 41: Back 42: Seat part 51: Legs 52: Table section 100: Storage container container X: Storage container
Claims
1. A storage container container that can display storage containers containing long-term storage food, A cylindrical body capable of accommodating multiple of the aforementioned storage containers arranged vertically, The cylindrical body comprises a support portion positioned on the inner surface and supporting the storage container, The cylindrical body is a storage container holder cylinder in which both ends in the upper and lower directions are open so that the storage containers can be inserted and removed in a first-in, first-out manner.
2. The cylinder body further comprises a lid that closes the upper opening, The storage container storage cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the lid is removed by inserting a new storage container from the bottom of the cylinder body while a plurality of storage containers are housed throughout the entire internal space of the cylinder body.
3. The storage container housing cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is composed of a plurality of biasing members that bias the storage container inward.
4. The storage container container cylinder according to claim 3, wherein a portion of the cylindrical body along the circumferential direction of the side surface is open in the vertical direction.
5. The storage container container cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the support portion is composed of a comb-shaped member having an annular base fixed to the inner surface of the cylindrical body and a plurality of elastically deformable teeth that protrude inward from the annular base so as to curve upward.
6. The support portion is composed of a plurality of locking members that are locked to the inner surface of the cylindrical body, The storage container housing cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the locking member is movable upward and its downward movement is restricted.
7. The support portion is fixed to the inner surface of the cylindrical body and consists of a plurality of push buttons that retract when pressed and protrude when the pressure is released. The storage container holder cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the push button has an inclined portion that slopes from the lower end such that the amount of the upper protrusion is greater than the amount of the lower protrusion.
8. The cylindrical body is composed of a plurality of cylindrical members divided along the vertical direction, The storage container housing cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of cylindrical members are connected via a support shaft in a manner that allows them to rotate around the support shaft.
9. The storage container container cylinder according to claim 1, wherein the cylinder body has a through hole formed therein that allows air to be discharged.
10. A storage device for storing a storage container storage cylinder as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, A storage device comprising a back section that houses multiple storage containers arranged horizontally, and a seat section that protrudes forward from the back section and can be used as a seat.
11. A storage device for storing a storage container storage cylinder as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, A storage device comprising a leg section that houses the aforementioned storage container cylinder vertically, and a table section supported by multiple of the leg sections that can be used as a storage stand.
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