Storage fixtures and fixture systems for goods
The article storage fixture addresses the challenge of storing both small and large items by providing a configurable shelf system that adapts to different storage needs, improving usability and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OKAMURA CORP
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage furniture is partitioned into small sections, making it difficult to accommodate large relief supplies during emergencies.
An article storage fixture with a shelf system that can switch between configurations, allowing for both partitioned and unpartitioned storage spaces, enabling the storage of both small and large items.
Facilitates the organization and storage of small items while accommodating large items, enhancing usability and flexibility for normal and emergency situations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an article storage furniture and a furniture system.
Background Art
[0002] School facilities and the like may be used as evacuation shelters in the event of natural disasters such as heavy rain caused by typhoons and earthquakes. At the evacuation shelter, activities such as distributing relief supplies for the evacuation life, for example, drinking water, foodstuffs, daily necessities, etc. to the disaster victims are assumed. It is desirable that the distribution of relief supplies be carried out in a place easily accessible not only to the evacuees inside the evacuation shelter but also to the evacuees staying at home, such as the entrance hall and the elevator shaft.
[0003] In many cases, storage furniture for storing shoes and the like is installed in the entrance hall, elevator shaft, etc. (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). The storage furniture can organize and store articles by partitioning the interior with partitions. In the case of storing shoes and the like, since use by a large number of people is assumed, the inner space of the storage furniture is partitioned into a number of small storage sections.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0004]
Patent Document 1
Patent Document 2
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0005] In order to distribute relief supplies at the evacuation shelter, it may be necessary to store large relief supplies. However, since the inner space of the above-described storage furniture is partitioned into a number of small storage sections, it may be difficult to accommodate large articles for the distribution of relief supplies.
[0006] One aspect of the present invention aims to provide an article storage fixture and fixture system that can organize and store small articles and also accommodate large articles. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] An article storage fixture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises at least one shelf on which articles can be placed on its upper surface, two support members that support both ends of the shelf, an upper connecting member and a lower connecting member that connect the support members, and a partition plate attached to the shelf and extending in a first direction which is the direction connecting both ends of the shelf, wherein the inner space surrounded by the support members, the upper connecting member and the lower connecting member is open in the front-to-back direction and can be switched between a first configuration in which the inner space is divided front-to-back by the partition plate and a second configuration in which the inner space is not divided front-to-back.
[0008] In this configuration, in the first form, small items can be stored while restricting their movement on the shelves. In the second form, since there are no protrusions on the shelves, large items can be stored. Therefore, it is possible to organize and store small items while also accommodating the storage of large items. The item storage unit can be used to store items such as shoes in normal circumstances, and in emergencies, it can be used to store items for the distribution of relief supplies.
[0009] The partition plate may be detachable from the shelf.
[0010] This configuration makes it easy to switch between the first and second forms.
[0011] The aforementioned storage fixture for articles comprises a plurality of shelves, and at least two of the plurality of shelves may be arranged side by side in the front-to-back direction.
[0012] This configuration allows items to be loaded and unloaded from both the front and the back. Therefore, the storage capacity and usability of the storage unit can be improved.
[0013] The direction perpendicular to the first direction within a plane parallel to the upper surface is the second direction, and the shelf may be switchable between a first orientation in which one end of the second direction, which is the first end, is pointed towards one of the front-rear directions, and a second orientation in which the first end is pointed towards the other of the front-rear directions.
[0014] This configuration allows switching between the first and second configurations by reversing the orientation of the shelves, making the switching process easier.
[0015] The aforementioned article storage fixture may further include legs that support a frame having the support member, the upper connecting member, and the lower connecting member.
[0016] This configuration allows for the creation of a storage space between the frame and the mounting surface where items can be stored.
[0017] The plurality of shelves include a first shelf and a second shelf having a smaller dimension in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a plane parallel to the upper surface compared to the first shelf, and the height positions of the first shelf and the second shelf may be adjustable.
[0018] This configuration allows for the use of the first and second shelves according to the size of the items. Therefore, multiple items of different sizes can be stored efficiently.
[0019] A fixture system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises an article storage fixture and a fixture adjacent to the article storage fixture, wherein a mounting surface on which articles can be placed is formed by the upper surface of the article storage fixture and the upper surface of the fixture.
[0020] This configuration allows for the placement of items on the mounting surface, making it possible to store large items. [Effects of the Invention]
[0021] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an article storage furniture that can organize and store small articles and can also accommodate large articles.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0022] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a front view of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a side view showing the internal structure of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of the shelf board and partition board of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of the shelf board and partition board of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] It is an exploded perspective view of the shelf board and partition board of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] It is a side view showing the internal structure of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a schematic diagram showing the first form of the article storage furniture according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a schematic diagram showing the second form of the article storage furniture according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] It is a schematic diagram of the first modification of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] It is a schematic diagram of the second modification of the article storage furniture according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] It is a schematic diagram of the furniture system according to the embodiment.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention
[0023] Hereinafter, the article storage furniture and furniture system according to the embodiment will be described based on the drawings.
[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the article storage unit 100 according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of the article storage unit 100. Figure 3 is a side view showing the internal structure of the article storage unit 100. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the shelf board 1 and the partition board 5. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the shelf board 1 and the partition board 5. Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the shelf board 1 and the partition board 5.
[0025] In the following explanation, the XYZ coordinate system, which is a Cartesian coordinate system, may be used. The X direction is the direction in which the two support members are aligned (width direction X). The Z direction is the direction in which the upper and lower connecting members are aligned (up and down direction Z). The Y direction is perpendicular to the X and Z directions (front and back direction Y). The upper connecting member is above the lower connecting member. The opposite side of the upper side is the lower side.
[0026] One direction in the front-to-back Y direction (-Y side) is the front side. The opposite side of the front side (+Y side) is the rear side. The front side is the left side in Figure 3. The rear side is the right side in Figure 3. The plane defined by the X and Y directions is the XY plane. The plane defined by the X and Z directions is the XZ plane. The plane defined by the Y and Z directions is the YZ plane.
[0027] [Storage fixture for goods] (First embodiment) (first form) The item storage unit 100 can be switched between a first form and a second form. First, let's describe the first form. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the item storage unit 100 comprises at least a plurality of shelves 1, a frame 6, and a plurality of partition plates 5. The item storage unit 100 is, for example, a shoe locker for storing shoes.
[0028] The frame 6 comprises at least two support members 2, an upper connecting member 3, and a lower connecting member 4. The space inside the frame 6, that is, the space enclosed by the two support members 2, the upper connecting member 3, and the lower connecting member 4, is the inner space S1. The inner space S1 is open in the front-rear direction Y.
[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the shelf board 1 is formed in the shape of a plate along the XY plane. The upper surface 1a of the shelf board 1 is a mounting area 1b on which items can be placed. The direction connecting both ends (one end 1e and the other end 1f) in the width direction X of the shelf board 1 is the first direction. The first direction is parallel to the X direction. The direction perpendicular to the width direction X (first direction) in the plane parallel to the upper surface 1a of the shelf board 1 (in the XY plane) is the second direction. The second direction is parallel to the front-to-back direction Y.
[0030] The shelf board 1 is provided in the inner space S1 of the frame 6. In Figures 1 to 3, a small item G1, such as a shoe, is placed on the shelf board 1. The length of the item G1 in the front-to-back direction Y is smaller than, for example, the front-to-back direction Y dimension of the shelf board 1 on which the item G1 is placed. The shelf board 1 is formed from a plate material made of, for example, metal or resin.
[0031] The multiple shelves 1 comprise a front shelf group 1A containing the multiple shelves 1, and a rear shelf group 1B containing the multiple shelves 1. The shelves 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A are positioned in front of the center in the front-to-back direction Y. The shelves 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B are positioned behind the center in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0032] The multiple shelves 1 that make up the front shelf group 1A include multiple main shelves 11 (first shelves) and multiple sub-shelves 12 (second shelves). The multiple shelves 1 that make up the front shelf group 1A are spaced apart in the vertical direction Z and arranged in a line in the vertical direction Z. Of these shelves 1, the main shelves 11 and sub-shelves 12 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction Z.
[0033] The rear shelf group 1B comprises multiple shelves 1, including multiple main shelves 11 and multiple sub-shelves 12. The multiple shelves 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B are spaced apart in the vertical direction Z and arranged in a line in the vertical direction Z. Of these shelves 1, the main shelves 11 and sub-shelves 12 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction Z.
[0034] In this embodiment, the front shelf group 1A and the rear shelf group 1B each have four main shelves 11 and four sub-shelves 12. The four main shelves 11 constituting each shelf group are arranged at equal intervals in the vertical direction Z. The four sub-shelves 12 constituting each shelf group are also arranged at equal intervals in the vertical direction Z.
[0035] The four main shelves 11 that make up the front shelf group 1A and the four main shelves 11 that make up the rear shelf group 1B are all positioned at the same height. More specifically, the first main shelf 11A, which is the uppermost of the four main shelves 11 that make up the front shelf group 1A, is at the same height as the first main shelf 11A, which is the uppermost of the rear shelf group 1B. The first main shelf 11A of the front shelf group 1A and the first main shelf 11A of the rear shelf group 1B are aligned in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0036] The second main shelf 11B, located in the second position of the four main shelves 11 that make up the front shelf group 1A, is at the same height as the second main shelf 11B located in the second position of the rear shelf group 1B. The second main shelf 11B of the front shelf group 1A and the second main shelf 11B of the rear shelf group 1B are aligned in the front-to-back direction Y. The third main shelf 11C, located in the third position of the four main shelves 11 that make up the front shelf group 1A, is at the same height as the third main shelf 11C located in the third position of the rear shelf group 1B. The third main shelf 11C of the front shelf group 1A and the third main shelf 11C of the rear shelf group 1B are aligned in the front-to-back direction Y. The fourth main shelf board 11D, located in the fourth (bottom) position of the four main shelves 11 that make up the front shelf group 1A, is at the same height as the fourth main shelf board 11D located in the fourth position of the rear shelf group 1B. The fourth main shelf board 11D of the front shelf group 1A and the fourth main shelf board 11D of the rear shelf group 1B are aligned in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0037] The four sub-shelves 12 that make up the front shelf group 1A and the four sub-shelves 12 that make up the rear shelf group 1B are all positioned at the same height. More specifically, the uppermost sub-shelves 12 of the four sub-shelves 12 that make up the front shelf group 1A are at the same height as the uppermost sub-shelves 12 of the rear shelf group 1B. The second sub-shelves 12 of the front shelf group 1A are at the same height as the second sub-shelves 12 of the rear shelf group 1B. The third sub-shelves 12 of the front shelf group 1A are at the same height as the third sub-shelves 12 of the rear shelf group 1B. The fourth sub-shelves 12 of the front shelf group 1A are at the same height as the fourth sub-shelves 12 of the rear shelf group 1B. The sub-shelves 12 that are at the same level in the front shelf group 1A and the rear shelf group 1B are arranged in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0038] The main shelf board 11 has a larger dimension in the front-to-back direction Y compared to the sub-shelf board 12. The sub-shelf board 12 has a smaller dimension in the front-to-back direction Y compared to the main shelf board 11. The front end of the main shelf board 11, which constitutes the front shelf board group 1A, is located at approximately the same position as the front end of the support member 2 when viewed from the width direction X. The front end of the sub-shelf board 12, which constitutes the front shelf board group 1A, is located behind the front end of the support member 2 when viewed from the width direction X. The rear ends of the shelf boards 1 (main shelf board 11 and sub-shelf board 12) that constitute the front shelf board group 1A are located near the center of the support member 2 in the front-to-back direction Y when viewed from the width direction X.
[0039] The rear end of the main shelf 11, which constitutes the rear shelf group 1B, is located approximately at the same position as the rear end of the support member 2 when viewed from the width direction X. The rear end of the sub-shelf 12, which constitutes the rear shelf group 1B, is located in front of the rear end of the support member 2 when viewed from the width direction X. The front ends of the shelf 1 (main shelf 11 and sub-shelf 12) that constitute the rear shelf group 1B are located near the center of the front-to-back direction Y of the support member 2 when viewed from the width direction X.
[0040] As shown in Figure 4, one or more markings 21 are formed on the upper surface 1a of the shelf board 1. The markings 21 divide the placement area 1b in the width direction X. More specifically, the markings 21 divide the placement area 1b into multiple areas on which the item G1 is placed.
[0041] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the support member 2 is formed in the shape of a plate parallel to the YZ plane. The support member 2 is, for example, rectangular when viewed from the width direction X. The support member 2 is, for example, rectangular with a long side along the vertical direction Z. Two support members 2 are provided spaced apart in the width direction X. The two support members 2 support both ends of the shelf board 1.
[0042] As shown in Figure 3, multiple engagement holes 15 are formed on the inner surface of the support member 2. The multiple engagement holes 15 form multiple engagement hole groups. Each engagement hole group has multiple engagement holes 15 arranged at intervals in the vertical direction Z. A shelf support (not shown) having an engagement portion is attached to the support member 2. The engagement portion selectively engages with the engagement holes 15. The height position (position in the vertical direction Z) of the shelf support can be adjusted by selecting the engagement holes 15. Both ends of the shelf board 1 in the width direction X (one end 1e and the other end 1f shown in Figure 2) are locked to the shelf support. The shelf board 1 is supported by the support member 2 by being locked to the shelf support. The height position (position in the vertical direction Z) of the shelf board 1 (main shelf board 11 and sub-shelf board 12) can be adjusted by selecting the position of the shelf support.
[0043] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the upper connecting member 3 connects the upper parts of the two support members 2. The upper connecting member 3 is formed in a plate shape parallel to the XY plane. The upper connecting member 3 is, for example, rectangular when viewed from the vertical direction Z. The upper connecting member 3 is, for example, rectangular with a long side along the width direction X.
[0044] The lower connecting member 4 connects the lower parts of the two support members 2. The lower connecting member 4 is formed in the shape of a long plate extending in the width direction X. The lower connecting member 4 is formed in the shape of a plate parallel to the XZ plane. The two lower connecting members 4 are spaced apart in the front-rear direction Y. One of the two lower connecting members 4 connects the front ends of the lower parts of the two support members 2 to each other. The other lower connecting member 4 connects the rear ends of the lower parts of the two support members 2 to each other.
[0045] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the partition plate 5 is provided at the rear end of the shelf 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A and at the front end of the shelf 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B. The partition plate 5 has a main plate 13 formed parallel to the XZ plane. The main plate 13 of the partition plate 5 provided on the shelf 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A rises from the rear end of the shelf 1. The main plate 13 of the partition plate 5 provided on the shelf 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B rises from the front end of the shelf 1.
[0046] The partition plate 5 extends in the width direction X. The partition plate 5 is formed along the entire length of the shelf board 1 in the width direction X. Since the partition plate 5 is provided at the rear end of the shelf board 1 of the front shelf board group 1A and the front end of the shelf board 1 of the rear shelf board group 1B, it is located near the center in the front-to-back direction Y of the inner space S1. The partition plate 5 divides the inner space S1 in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0047] The partition plate 5 restricts the movement of items G1 placed on the shelf 1 and prevents them from falling off the shelf 1. Specifically, the partition plate 5 provided on the shelf 1 that constitutes the front shelf group 1A restricts the backward movement of items G1 placed on the shelf 1. The partition plate 5 provided on the shelf 1 that constitutes the rear shelf group 1B restricts the forward movement of items G1 placed on the shelf 1.
[0048] As shown in Figure 5, the partition plate 5 has a main plate 13 and a mounting plate 14. The mounting plate 14 protrudes perpendicularly from the lower end of the main plate 13. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the partition plate 5 can be detachably attached to the rear or front end of the shelf board 1 by a fastener 7 (detachable mechanism). The fastener 7 can attach the mounting plate 14 to the underside of the shelf board 1. For example, a push-turn rivet or a fixing screw can be used as the fastener 7. The fastener 7 has, for example, a shaft portion that can be inserted into an insertion hole formed in the mounting plate 14, and a head portion with a diameter larger than the insertion hole. The shaft portion of the fastener 7 is detachably fixed to the shelf board 1 by passing through the insertion hole in the mounting plate 14. The head portion presses the mounting plate 14 against the shelf board 1 to fix it in place.
[0049] (Second form) The second form of the item storage unit 100 will be described. Figure 7 is a perspective view of the goods storage unit 100. Figure 8 is a side view showing the internal structure of the goods storage unit 100.
[0050] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the item storage unit 100 becomes a second form by removing the partition plate 5 (see Figure 3) from the shelf plate 1. In the second form of the item storage unit 100, since there is no partition plate 5, the inner space S1 is not partitioned in the front-to-back direction Y. In this embodiment, the sub-shelf plate 12 is also removed. The front shelf plate group 1A' has four main shelf plates 11 (11A to 11D). The rear shelf plate group 1B' has four main shelf plates 11 (11A to 11D).
[0051] The second form of the item storage unit 100 has no partition plates 5, and therefore no protrusions on the shelf board 1. As a result, large items G2 can be placed on the shelf board 1. The length of item G2 in the front-to-back direction Y is, for example, greater than the dimension of shelf board 1 in the front-to-back direction Y. Item G2 is placed across shelf board 1 of the front shelf board group 1A' and shelf board 1 of the rear shelf board group 1B'. Item G2 is, for example, a box containing relief supplies.
[0052] [Effects of the article storage fixture according to this embodiment] In the item storage unit 100 according to this embodiment, it is possible to switch between a first form in which the inner space S1 is divided front to back by a partition plate 5 (see Figure 3) and a second form in which the inner space S1 is not divided front to back (see Figure 8). Therefore, in the first form, items G1 such as shoes can be stored while restricting their movement on the shelf board 1. In the second form, since there are no protrusions on the shelf board 1, large items G2 such as boxes containing relief supplies can be stored. Thus, small items G1 can be stored neatly, and it can also accommodate the storage of large items G2. In this way, the item storage unit 100 can be used to store items G1 such as shoes under normal circumstances, and can be used to store items G2 for the distribution of relief supplies under emergency circumstances.
[0053] In the item storage unit 100, the partition plate 5 is detachable from the shelf plate 1 (see Figures 6 and 7), making it easy to switch between the first form (see Figure 3) and the second form (see Figure 8).
[0054] The storage unit 100 has shelves 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A and shelves 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B arranged side by side in the front-to-back direction Y. Therefore, the shelves 1 of the front shelf group 1A can be used from the front, and the shelves 1 of the rear shelf group 1B can be used from the rear. Thus, items can be loaded and unloaded from both the front and the rear. This improves the storage capacity and ease of use of the storage unit 100.
[0055] The multiple shelves 1 include a main shelf 11 and a secondary shelf 12 with a smaller dimension in the front-to-back direction Y. Therefore, for example, relatively large items can be placed on the main shelf 11, and smaller items can be placed on the secondary shelf 12. In this way, the item storage unit 100 allows for the use of different shelves 1 (main shelf 11 and secondary shelf 12) according to the size of the items. Thus, the item storage unit 100 can efficiently store multiple items of different sizes.
[0056] Since the main shelf 11 and the sub-shelf 12 are height-adjustable, their height can be set according to the size of the items. Therefore, the item storage unit 100 can efficiently store multiple items of different sizes.
[0057] [Storage fixtures for goods] (Second embodiment) Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the article storage unit according to the second embodiment. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the article storage unit.
[0058] As shown in Figure 9, one end of shelf board 1 in the front-to-back direction Y (second direction) is the first end 1c. The other end of shelf board 1 is the second end 1d. When the storage unit is in its first configuration, the shelf boards 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A take a first position with their first end 1c facing forward. The shelf boards 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B take a second position with their first end 1c facing backward.
[0059] In the first configuration, the partition plate 5 is provided at the rear end (second end 1d) of shelf 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A and at the front end (second end 1d) of shelf 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B. Since the partition plate 5 is located near the center in the front-to-back direction Y of the inner space S1, it divides the inner space S1 in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0060] The shelf board 1 can be reversed in the front-to-back direction Y while the partition board 5 remains attached. In other words, the shelf board 1 can be switched between a first position and a second position.
[0061] As shown in Figure 10, in the second embodiment, the shelf board 1 constituting the front shelf board group 1A' takes a second orientation with its first end 1c facing backward. The shelf board 1 constituting the rear shelf board group 1B' takes a first orientation with its first end 1c facing forward. In the second embodiment, the partition board 5 is provided at the front end (second end 1d) of the shelf board 1 constituting the front shelf board group 1A' and at the rear end (second end 1d) of the shelf board 1 constituting the rear shelf board group 1B'.
[0062] Viewed from the width direction X, the front end (second end 1d) of shelf 1 constituting the front shelf group 1A' is in approximately the same position as the front end of support member 2. Viewed from the width direction X, the rear end (second end 1d) of shelf 1 constituting the rear shelf group 1B' is in approximately the same position as the rear end of support member 2 (see Figure 8). Since the partition plates 5 are located at the front and rear ends of the frame 6, the inner space S1 is not partitioned in the front-to-back direction Y.
[0063] In the article storage fixture according to this embodiment, the first form and the second form can be switched by reversing the orientation of the shelf board 1, making the switching process easy.
[0064] [Storage fixture for goods] (First modified example) Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of an article storage unit 200, which is a first modified example of the article storage unit according to the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the item storage unit 200 comprises at least a plurality of shelves 1, a frame 6, a plurality of partition plates 5, and a plurality of legs 8.
[0065] The legs 8 are provided at the lower part of the frame 6. The legs 8 support the frame 6. For example, the legs 8 are provided at each of the four corners of the lower surface of the frame 6. For example, the legs 8 are provided at the lower end of the support member 2. For example, the legs 8 are formed in a columnar shape extending in the vertical direction Z.
[0066] Since the item storage unit 200 is equipped with legs 8 that support the frame 6, the frame 6 can be positioned higher than the installation surface F. Therefore, a storage space S2 in which items can be stored can be secured between the frame 6 and the installation surface F.
[0067] [Storage fixtures for goods] (Second modified example) Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of an article storage unit 300, which is a first modified example of the article storage unit according to the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 12, the lower part of the support member 2 of the item storage unit 300 functions as a leg 308 that supports the frame 6. In the item storage unit 300, similar to the item storage unit 200 (see Figure 11), a storage space S2 in which items can be stored can be secured between the frame 6 and the installation surface F.
[0068] [Fixture System] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the fixture system 1000 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 13, the fixture system 1000 comprises an item storage fixture 100 and a fixture 1001. Fixture 1001 is, for example, an item storage fixture with the same structure as item storage fixture 100. Fixture 1001 is installed adjacent to item storage fixture 100. The top surface 100a of item storage fixture 100 and the top surface 1001a of fixture 1001 are at the same height. The top surface 100a of item storage fixture 100 and the top surface 1001a of fixture 1001 together form a loading surface 1000a on which items can be placed.
[0069] The fixture system 1000 allows for the placement of items on the mounting surface 1000a, thus enabling the storage of large items.
[0070] Furthermore, it is possible to replace the components in the above embodiments with well-known components as appropriate, without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The above embodiments and modifications may be combined or substituted as appropriate. In a storage unit for goods, the number of shelves is not particularly limited. There should be at least one shelf. That is, the number of shelves may be one or multiple (any number of two or more). The storage unit 100 shown in Figure 1 has two groups of shelves (front shelf group 1A and rear shelf group 1B), and each shelf group has multiple shelves 1, but the number of shelves placed in the front and rear may each be just one. It is desirable that the front shelf and the rear shelf be placed side by side in the front-to-back direction. That is, at least two of the multiple shelves may be placed side by side in the front-to-back direction. In the storage unit 100 for goods shown in Figure 1, partition plates 5 are provided on all shelves, but partition plates may be provided on only some of the shelves among the multiple shelves. In the item storage unit 100 shown in Figure 1, the upper connecting member 3 is provided at the upper end of the support member 2, but the upper connecting member 3 may be located at a lower position than the upper end of the support member 2. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0071] 1…Shelf board, 1a…Top surface, 1c…First end, 2…Support member, 3…Upper connecting member, 4…Lower connecting member, 5…Partition board, 6…Frame, 8, 308…Legs, 11…Main shelf board (first shelf board), 12…Sub-shelf board (second shelf board), 100, 200, 300…Item storage fixture, 1000…Fixture system, 1000a…Placement surface, 1001…Fixture, G1, G2…Items, X…Width direction (first direction), Y…Front-to-back direction (second direction)
Claims
1. At least one shelf on which items can be placed on the top surface, Two support members that support both ends of the shelf board, An upper connecting member and a lower connecting member that connect the aforementioned support members, The shelf board is attached to the partition plate and extends in a first direction which is the direction connecting the two ends of the shelf board, The inner space enclosed by the support member, the upper connecting member, and the lower connecting member is open in the front-rear direction. The system can switch between a first configuration in which the inner space is divided front to back by the partition plate, and a second configuration in which the inner space is not divided front to back. Storage fixtures for goods.
2. The partition plate is detachable from the shelf board. The article storage fixture according to claim 1.
3. The aforementioned shelf boards are provided in multiple locations. At least two of the multiple shelves are arranged side by side in the front-to-back direction. The article storage fixture according to claim 1.
4. The direction perpendicular to the first direction within the plane parallel to the upper surface is the second direction. The shelf board is switchable between a first orientation, in which one end in the second direction, the first end, is facing one of the front-to-back directions, and a second orientation, in which the first end is facing the other of the front-to-back directions. The article storage fixture according to claim 1.
5. The frame further comprises legs that support the support member, the upper connecting member, and the lower connecting member. The article storage fixture according to claim 1.
6. The plurality of shelves include a first shelf and a second shelf having a smaller dimension in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in a plane parallel to the upper surface compared to the first shelf, The first shelf and the second shelf are adjustable in height. The article storage fixture according to claim 1.
7. The invention comprises an article storage fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and a fixture adjacent to the article storage fixture, The upper surface of the item storage fixture and the upper surface of the fixture form a mounting surface on which items can be placed. Fixture system.