Display stand

Abstract

To provide a display stand made of high-quality metal with a simple structure that allows for the attractive display of model trains. [Solution] The display stand consists of a main base 3 made of a metal plate with a U-shaped cross-section, and a lower equipment plate 5 that bends downward from the end of the display plate 4. The display plate 4 of the main base 3 is provided with positioning slit holes 6 for fitting the wheels 2 of the model train 1, and the display plate 4 is configured to be slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the positioning slit holes 6 when the lower equipment plate 5 is in contact with the ground, so that when the wheels 2 of the model train 1 are fitted into the positioning slit holes 6 of the display plate 4, the model train 1 is displayed in a slightly inclined position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display stand for railway models.

Background Art

[0002] Railway models are very popular, and there are also many demands to display them as part of the interior even when they are not running. As a display stand to meet such demands, a structure has been conventionally implemented in which a case for protecting the railway model is provided on the upper part of a stand capable of supporting the railway model (see, for example, FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Many of the conventional display stands of this type are made of synthetic resin.

[0005] In this regard, the present invention provides a display stand with a simple structure made of a high-quality metal that can display railway models in a good-looking manner.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0007] A display stand for displaying a railway model 1, which is composed of a metal plate having an L-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section, and forms a main body base 3 in a shape in which an equipment lower plate portion 5 projects downward and is bent from an end portion of a display plate portion 4. The display plate portion 4 of the main stand 3 is provided with positioning slit holes 6 for fitting the wheels 2 of the model train 1. Either the equipment base plate 5 is formed such that when the equipment base plate 5 is in contact with the ground, the display plate 4 is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positioning slit hole 6, or either the display plate 4 or the equipment base plate 5 is formed such that when the equipment base plate 5 is attached to the wall surface 16, the display plate 4 is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positioning slit hole 6. This invention relates to a display stand characterized in that when the wheels 2 of the model train 1 are fitted into the positioning slit holes 6 of the inclined display board section 4, the model train 1 is displayed in a slightly inclined position.

[0008] Furthermore, the display stand according to claim 1 is characterized in that a pair of positioning slit holes 6 for fitting the left and right wheels 2 of the model train 1 are provided on the upper surface of the display board portion 4.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that two or more pairs of positioning slit holes 6 with different spacings are provided on the upper surface of the display board portion 4.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower plate portion 5 for equipment is formed in such a shape that the display board portion 4 is inclined at 4 to 6 degrees relative to the horizontal when the lower plate portion 5 for equipment is in contact with the ground, or that the display board portion 4 is formed in such an inclined plate shape that the display board portion 4 is inclined at 4 to 6 degrees relative to the horizontal when the lower plate portion 5 for equipment is attached to the wall surface 16.

[0011] Furthermore, the main base 3 is made of a metal plate with a U-shaped cross-section, and the lower equipment plate portion 5 is bent and protrudes downward from both ends of the display plate portion 4. The display stand according to claim 1 is characterized in that the equipment lower plate portions 5 at both ends are formed to have different degrees of downward protrusion relative to the display board portion 4, and the display board portion 4 is slightly inclined when both equipment lower plate portions 5 are in contact with the ground.

[0012] Furthermore, the display stand according to claim 1 is characterized in that it is equipped with a height-raising attachment 7 that is detachably attached to the lower part of the main base 3 and makes contact with the ground in place of the equipment base plate 5 to raise the height of the main base 3, and the height-raising attachment 7 is configured such that when the height-raising attachment 7 is attached to the lower part of the main base 3 and makes contact with the ground, the display board 4 is slightly tilted.

[0013] Furthermore, the display stand according to claim 6 is characterized in that it is equipped with several types of height-raising attachments 7 of different heights, and the height of the main stand 3 can be changed by selecting one of these height-raising attachments 7.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a display stand according to either one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that an engaging portion 8 is provided on the equipment base plate 5 that detachably engages with the raising attachment 7 when the raising attachment 7 is attached to the lower part of the main base 3, or an engaging portion 8 is provided on the raising attachment 7 that detachably engages with the equipment base plate 5 when the raising attachment 7 is attached to the lower part of the main base 3.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention relates to the display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a wall-mounting attachment 9 that can be detachably attached to the lower part of the main unit stand 3 and can be fixed to a wall surface 16. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, the present invention allows the display board to be installed in a slightly inclined position via the lower plate for equipment. By fitting the wheels into the positioning slit holes on this inclined display board, the model train can be easily displayed in a slightly inclined position. This makes the inclined model train easy for the user to view from their preferred distance and angle, and also creates a sense of dynamism and realism as if it were running on a curve. Combined with the fact that it is placed on a metal base with a high-quality texture and a luxurious feel, the model train is displayed in a very attractive manner. Moreover, since the present invention is a simple structure that basically only requires forming slit-shaped holes (positioning slit holes) in a metal plate (base) with an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, it can be easily designed and implemented without incurring costs, making it an extremely practical display stand.

[0017] Furthermore, the invention described in claim 2 provides a more practical display stand that allows the model train to be displayed on the display board in a stable position by fitting the left and right wheels of the model train into the positioning slit holes.

[0018] Furthermore, the invention described in claim 3 provides a display stand that is even more practical and can accommodate the display of different types of model trains.

[0019] Furthermore, the invention described in claim 4 provides a more practical display stand that allows for the display of model trains in a very aesthetically pleasing inclined position.

[0020] Furthermore, the invention described in claim 5 provides a display stand with even greater practicality, as the configuration of the lower plate for equipment, in which the display plate portion tilts when grounded, can be easily designed and implemented with a simple configuration.

[0021] In the inventions described in claims 6 to 8, by using the elevation attachment, the height of the main body base (the railway model displayed on the display board part) can be increased according to the user's preference. It is also possible to layout a display stand on which a plurality of railway models can be displayed in a doll's display form by arranging the directly grounded display stand of the present invention and another display stand of the present invention that is elevated and grounded using the elevation attachment. Further, if configured as in the invention described in claim 7, the elevation height can be changed and the doll's display layout can have three or more levels. Moreover, if configured as in the invention described in claim 8, the elevation attachment can be stably attached to the lower part of the main body base, resulting in a display stand with even better practicality.

[0022] In the invention described in claim 9, by using the wall-mounted attachment, it becomes a display stand with even better practicality that can be stably fixed to the wall surface.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing the main body base of Example 1. [Figure 2] It is a plan view showing the main body base of Example 1. [Figure 3] It is a front view and a side view showing the main body base of Example 1. [Figure 4] It is a plan view showing the state in which a joint plate is attached to the main body base in Example 1. [Figure 5] It is a plan view showing the state in which another main body base is connected to the main body base via a joint plate in Example 1. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view showing the state (elevation use state) in which an elevation attachment is attached to the main body base in Example 1. [Figure 7] It is an exploded side view of the main body base and the elevation attachment in Example 1. [Figure 8] It is a side view of the usage state in which a three-stage doll's display is laid out using three main body bases and two elevation attachments with different heights in Example 1. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory side view of the usage state in which the main unit stand is mounted on the wall using a wall-mounting attachment that can support the display board in a horizontal position, as well as a front view of the wall-mounting attachment, which shows Embodiment 1. [Figure 10] This diagram shows an explanatory side view of the main unit stand being mounted on a wall using a wall-mounting attachment that allows the display panel to be supported in a slightly inclined position, as well as a front view of the wall-mounting attachment, which is part of Example 1. [Figure 11] This is a plan view showing the main base of Example 2. [Figure 12] These are a front view and a side view showing the main body base of Example 2. [Figure 13] This is an exploded side view of the main base and the raising attachment, showing Example 2. [Figure 14] This is a plan view showing the main base of Example 3. [Figure 15] These are a front view and a side view showing the main body stand of Embodiment 3. [Figure 16] This is an exploded side view of the main base and the raising attachment, showing Example 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] An optimal embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described based on the drawings, illustrating the operation of the present invention.

[0025] The display stand of the present invention is constructed such that the main stand 3 is made of a metal plate with an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, and a lower plate portion 5 for equipment is bent and protrudes downward from the end of the display plate portion 4. Positioning slit holes 6 for fitting the wheels 2 of the model train 1 are provided in the display plate portion 4 of the main stand 3.

[0026] The present invention allows the equipment to be installed at a desired location by grounding the equipment base plate 5 to a ground surface or by attaching it to a wall surface 16. When the equipment base plate 5 is grounded, the display plate portion 4 is formed in such a shape that it is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positioning slit hole 6, or when the equipment base plate 5 is attached to a wall surface 16, either the display plate portion 4 or the equipment base plate 5 is formed in such a shape that it is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positioning slit hole 6.

[0027] In other words, the display stand of the present invention has a display plate section 4 that is slightly tilted when installed. When the wheels 2 of the model train 1 are fitted into the positioning slit holes 6 of the tilted display plate section 4, the model train 1 is displayed in a slightly tilted position without sliding down the tilt of the display plate section 4. The model train 1 displayed in this tilted position can be viewed from a distance and angle preferred by the user, for example, by adjusting it to eye level and viewing it from a close position, and the entire train can be seen up to the ceiling. Furthermore, it creates a sense of dynamism and realism as if the train were running on a curve, and combined with the fact that it is placed on the main stand 3, which is made of metal and has a high-quality texture and a sense of luxury, the display is very visually appealing.

[0028] Furthermore, since the wheels 2 are fitted into the holes provided in the display plate section 4, the model train 1 can be easily set on the display plate section 4 without using a rerailer, unlike when setting the model train 1 on the running rails.

[0029] Furthermore, because the present invention has a simple structure that basically only requires forming slit-shaped holes (positioning slit holes 6) in a metal plate (main body base 3) with an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, it can be easily designed and implemented without incurring costs. [Examples]

[0030] A specific embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 10.

[0031] The display stand in this embodiment is constructed as a long main stand 3 in which a strip-shaped metal plate is bent so that the cross-sectional shape in the direction perpendicular to its length is U-shaped, and the lower equipment plate sections 5 bend downward from both ends of the display plate section 4 (see Figures 1 and 3(b)). Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the length direction of this long main stand 3 will be defined as the left-right direction, and the direction perpendicular to the length direction will be defined as the front-rear direction. That is, the display plate section 4 has length in the left-right direction, and the main stand 3 is constructed in which the lower equipment plate sections 5, which have length in the left-right direction, bend downward from both the front and rear ends of the display plate section 4.

[0032] Furthermore, the main base 3 of this embodiment is made of stainless steel, the same material as the window frames of real railway cars, which enhances its commercial value.

[0033] Furthermore, the display plate portion 4 of the main base 3 is provided with positioning slit holes 6 for fitting the flanges of the wheels 2 of the model train 1.

[0034] Specifically, a slit-shaped through-hole is formed in the metal plate (the part corresponding to the display plate portion 4) that constitutes the main body base 3 by, for example, press processing (punching) or laser drilling, which penetrates the display plate portion 4 in the vertical direction and has a length along the length direction (left-right direction) of the display plate portion 4, and this through-hole is formed as the positioning slit hole 6.

[0035] Furthermore, the positioning slit holes 6 are provided in pairs (sets) that correspond to the left and right wheels 2 of the model railway 1, and are capable of fitting the flange portions of the left and right wheels 2. In addition, there are two sets of these positioning slit holes 6 with different spacings between them (see Figures 1 and 2).

[0036] More specifically, two sets of slit holes are provided: N gauge slit holes 6A, which correspond to model railway 1 (N gauge) with a 9mm distance between the left and right wheels, and HO gauge slit holes 6B, which correspond to model railway 1 (HO gauge) with a 16.5mm distance between the left and right wheels. Although not shown in the diagram, three or more pairs (sets) of positioning slit holes 6 with different distances between them may also be provided.

[0037] Furthermore, this pair of positioning slit holes 6 are divided and provided at three locations with small intervals along the length of the display board portion 4 (see Figures 1 and 2). In other words, the display board portion 4 is not configured to have positioning slit holes 6 (through holes) along its entire length, but rather has portions without these positioning slit holes 6, thereby ensuring the strength of the display board portion 4 and making it less susceptible to deformation.

[0038] Furthermore, the lower plate portion 5 for the equipment in this embodiment has a horizontal lower edge, and this horizontal lower edge is configured as a ground contact portion 10 that contacts the ground surface (the lower plate portion 5 for the equipment is configured to be used as a ground contact leg). In other words, the display stand can be installed by grounding the lower plate portion 5 (or its ground contact portion 10) to a desired ground surface.

[0039] Furthermore, the lower plate portion 5 for this equipment is formed in a grounding leg shape such that when it is grounded, the display plate portion 4 is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the positioning slit hole 6.

[0040] Specifically, the lower equipment plates 5 at both the front and rear ends of the main base 3 are bent relative to the display board 4 such that the distance between them increases towards the lower end (so that the front and rear lower equipment plates 5 are positioned opposite each other in a V-shape when viewed from the side), and each is formed with a different degree of downward protrusion (protrusion length). When the lower ends of both the front and rear lower equipment plates 5 touch the ground, the display board 4 is configured to tilt 4 to 6 degrees (preferably 5 degrees) relative to the horizontal due to the difference in protrusion length (length of the front and rear legs) (see Figure 3(b)).

[0041] In other words, when the main stand 3 is installed, the display plate section 4 is configured to be slightly tilted. When the wheels 2 of the model train 1 are fitted into the positioning slit holes 6 of the display plate section 4 installed in this tilted state, the model train 1 is displayed in a slightly tilted position without sliding down the tilt of the display plate section 4. The model train 1 displayed in this tilted state can be viewed at a distance and angle preferred by the user, for example, from a close position at eye level, and the entire train can be seen up to the ceiling. Furthermore, it creates a sense of dynamism and realism as if the train were running on a curve. Combined with the fact that it is placed on the main stand 3, which is made of metal (stainless steel) and has a high-quality texture and a luxurious feel, it makes for a very visually appealing and attractive display.

[0042] Although not shown in the diagram, the main base 3 may be equipped with a transparent acrylic cover that can be placed over it. Alternatively, the main base 3 may be constructed with a metal plate in an L-shape in cross-section, such that the lower equipment plate 5 bends downward from only one end of the display plate 4, and the display plate 4 is tilted when the other end of the display plate 4 touches the lower equipment plate 5 at one end. Alternatively, the main base 3 may be constructed with an L-shape in cross-section, and the lower equipment plate 5 at one end may be configured to be attached to the wall surface 16, and when the lower equipment plate 5 is attached to the wall surface 16, the display plate 4 may be formed in an inclined plate shape that is slightly tilted in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the positioning slit hole 6, or a continuous bending angle may be set between the display plate 4 and the lower equipment plate 5.

[0043] This embodiment is configured to accommodate the display of multiple connected model trains 1, and is designed so that multiple main bases 3 can be connected in a straight line.

[0044] Specifically, the main bases 3 are connected to each other by interposing a joint plate 11 between them. More specifically, the joint plate 11 is made of a metal plate that is roughly square in plan view and has the same front-to-back width as the display board portion 4. Screw holes 12 with female threads engraved on the inner edge of the holes are formed through the front-to-back positions of both the left and right ends of this metal plate. On the other hand, screw holes 13 are formed through the front-to-back positions of both ends of the main base 3 in the longitudinal direction, avoiding the positioning slit hole 6 and communicating with the screw holes 12. The joint plate 11 is overlapped by half on the underside of the display board portion 4 at both ends of the main bases 3, aligning each screw hole 12 and each screw hole 13. Then, screws 19 are inserted from above into all the screw holes 13 and screwed into the screw holes 12, thereby connecting and fixing the main bases 3 arranged via the joint plate 11 (see Figures 4 and 5).

[0045] This embodiment includes a height-raising attachment 7(7A) that is detachably attached to the lower part of the main base 3 and grounds in place of the equipment base plate 5 to raise the height of the main base 3. The height-raising attachment 7A and the wall-mounting attachment 9 described later will be explained in accordance with the front-to-back direction of the main base 3 while they are attached to the main base 3.

[0046] This raising attachment 7A is made of a metal plate that is roughly rectangular in shape when viewed from the side (for example, made of stainless steel, similar to the material used for the main base 3), and the lower edge of this metal plate is configured as a grounding edge 14 that contacts the ground surface in place of the equipment base plate portion 5.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the upper part of the metal plate constituting this raising attachment 7A is formed in the same shape as the cross-sectional shape (bottom surface shape) of the main base 3, that is, the upper part of the metal plate constituting this raising attachment 7A is formed in the shape of a trapezoidal plate, with the width gradually decreasing towards the top, and this upper trapezoidal part is configured as a fitting part 15 that fits into the lower part of the main base 3, and the surface direction of this raising attachment 7A is along the length of the main base 3. When the fitting portion 15 is fitted onto the main base 3 from below in a direction perpendicular to the direction (the main base 3 is fitted onto the fitting portion 15 from above), the upper edge of the fitting portion 15 abuts against the lower surface of the display plate portion 4 of the main base 3, and the inclined edges extending downward from both the front and rear ends of the upper edge abut against the opposing inner surfaces of the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5 of the main base 3, so that the raising attachment 7A is attached to the main base 3 in a manner that supports the main base 3 from below.

[0048] Furthermore, to explain the detachable mounting structure of the raising attachment 7A to the main base 3, an engaging portion 8 is provided on the equipment lower plate portion 5 that detachably engages with the raising attachment 7A when the raising attachment 7A is attached to the lower part of the main base 3, and an engaging portion 8 is provided on the raising attachment 7A that detachably engages with the equipment lower plate portion 5.

[0049] More specifically, recessed engaging portions 8A are integrally provided on both the front and rear sides of the fitting portion 15, which serve as the engaging portion 8, allowing the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5 of the main base 3 to be inserted and locked from above (the metal plate constituting the raising attachment 7A is formed in a shape having the recessed engaging portions 8A). Meanwhile, recessed engaging portions 8B are integrally provided at the left and right positions of each of the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5, which are recessed in the opposite direction to the recessed engaging portion 8A (the metal plate constituting the main base 3 is formed in a shape having the recessed engaging portions 8B). When the fitting portion 15 of the raising attachment 7A is fitted to the lower part of the main base 3, these recessed engaging portions 8A and 8B engage with each other, so that the raising attachment 7A can be attached to the lower part of the main base 3 without any lateral misalignment. Although not shown in the diagram, the engaging portion 8 may be provided on only one of the equipment base plate portion 5 or the raising attachment 7A.

[0050] Furthermore, the concave engagement portion 8A is formed in an inclined concave portion along the front and rear inclined edges of the fitting portion 15 and is arranged opposite to the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5 in a V-shape when viewed from the side, and the inclination angle of the front and rear concave engagement portions 8A is set to be slightly different from the inclination angle of the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5. In other words, when fitting the concave engagement portions 8A and 8B together (when attaching the raising attachment 7A to the main base 3), for example, the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5 are bent and deformed in a direction that brings them closer to each other, so that the inclination angle of the concave engagement portion 8B approximately matches that of the concave engagement portion 8A, thereby enabling fitting. When the equipment lower plate portions 5 that were bent after fitting are returned to their original shape, the fitted concave engagement portions 8A and 8B are pressed against each other, so that this fitted state (the state in which the raising attachment 7A is attached to the main base 3) does not easily come off.

[0051] Figure 6 shows a case where the concave engagement portion 8B is provided at the left and right positions of the front and rear equipment base plate portions 5, and the main body base 3 is raised by attaching the two raising attachments 7A to both the left and right sides of the main body base 3. However, a configuration in which three or more raising attachments 7 are attached to the main body base 3 to raise it may also be adopted.

[0052] Furthermore, the upper edge of the fitting portion 15 of the raising attachment 7A is formed as an inclined edge that is tilted at 4 to 6 degrees (preferably 5 degrees) relative to the grounding edge 14, so that when the raising attachment 7A is attached to the lower part of the main base 3 and the grounding edge 14 is in contact with the ground, the display plate portion 4 is in a slightly tilted state.

[0053] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, this embodiment is equipped with two types of raising attachments 7A(S and T) with different heights, and the height of the main base 3 can be changed by selecting one of these two types of raising attachments 7A. It is also possible to provide three or more types of raising attachments 7 with different heights.

[0054] Figure 8 also shows a layout of a three-tiered display stand using three main bases 3 and two types of raising attachments 7A(S and T), where the main base 3 with the equipment base plate 5 directly grounded, the main base 3 raised and grounded using the low-profile raising attachment 7A(S), and the main base 3 raised and grounded using the high-profile raising attachment 7A(T) are arranged front to back.

[0055] Furthermore, this embodiment includes a wall-mounting attachment 9 for use when the main unit base 3 is to be fixed to a wall surface 16.

[0056] The wall-mounting attachment 9 is made of a roughly rectangular metal plate (for example, made of stainless steel, similar to the material used for the main base 3) that is similar to the raising attachment 7 as shown in Figures 9 and 10, and has a fitting portion 15 at the top that is the same as that of the raising attachment 7A. In other words, the wall-mounting attachment 9 is configured to be detachably attached to the lower part of the main base 3 using the fitting portion 15, similar to the raising attachment 7A, but its configuration differs from the raising attachment 7A in that the rear edge is bent at a right angle in plan view, and this rear bent plate portion is configured as a wall mounting portion 17. Furthermore, the wall mounting portion 17 has two fixing holes 18 formed through it, one at the top and one at the bottom. The wall mounting portion 17 is positioned along the wall surface 16, and screws 20 are driven into the wall surface 16 through the fixing holes 18 to secure the wall mounting attachment 9 to the wall surface 16.

[0057] Furthermore, the wall-mounting attachment 9 of this embodiment includes two types: a horizontal support type 9A (see Figure 9) in which the upper edge of the fitting portion 15 is formed as a horizontal edge so that the main base 3 (display plate portion 4) can be mounted in a horizontal position, and an inclined support type 9B (see Figure 10) in which the upper edge of the fitting portion 15 is formed as a slightly inclined edge so that the main base 3 can be mounted at an angle of 4 to 6 degrees (preferably 5 degrees) relative to the horizontal.

[0058] Furthermore, although the illustrated wall-mounting attachment 9 does not have an engaging portion 8, it may be configured to have an engaging portion 8, similar to the raising attachment 7A. Also, several types of wall-mounting attachments 9 with different heights may be provided. [Examples]

[0059] A specific embodiment of the present invention, Part 2, will be described with reference to Figures 11 to 13.

[0060] In this embodiment, the configuration of the equipment base plate portion 5 of the main body base 3 differs from that of the embodiment 1.

[0061] Specifically, the main base 3 is configured such that the front and rear lower equipment plates 5, which bend and protrude downward from both the front and rear ends of the display plate section 4, hang down in a substantially parallel, opposing manner (see Figures 11 and 12).

[0062] Furthermore, this embodiment, like Embodiment 1, is equipped with height-raising attachments 7 (7B) of low-profile type S (see Figure 13(a)) and high-profile type T (see Figure 13(b)). However, the height-raising attachment 7B of this embodiment is made of a metal plate that is rectangular in side view and does not have a trapezoidal upper part, unlike Embodiment 1. The concave engaging portions 8A are formed at two locations on the front and rear of the upper edge, and the upper part between these front and rear concave engaging portions 8A is configured as a fitting portion 15 that fits into the lower part of the main base 3.

[0063] Furthermore, the shape of the front and rear concave engaging portions 8A of this raising attachment 7B is formed to be substantially parallel to each other and to be a concave shape that hangs vertically, so as to correspond to the hanging shape of the front and rear lower plate portions 5 for equipment (see Figure 13).

[0064] Although not shown in the figures, this embodiment and Embodiment 3 described later may also be configured to include a wall-mounting attachment 9. In this case, for example, a wall-mounting attachment 9 can be adopted in which a wall mounting portion 17 is added to a metal plate having the same shape as the raising attachment 7B in this embodiment or the raising attachment 7C in Embodiment 3.

[0065] Since the other components are the same as in Embodiment 1, detailed explanations are omitted by using the same reference numerals in the drawings. [Examples]

[0066] A specific embodiment of the present invention, Part 3, will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 16.

[0067] In this embodiment, the configuration of the equipment base plate portion 5 of the main body base 3 differs from both Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2.

[0068] Specifically, the front and rear equipment lower plate sections 5, which bend and protrude downward from both the front and rear ends of the display plate section 4, are arranged in a V-shape up to a certain point, similar to that of Embodiment 1, and from the middle downwards they hang down in a substantially parallel arrangement. The concave engagement section 8B is provided in the lower part of these front and rear equipment lower plate sections 5 from the middle downwards (see Figures 14 and 15).

[0069] Furthermore, this embodiment, like Embodiment 1, is equipped with a low-profile type S (see Figure 16(a)) and a high-profile type T (see Figure 16(b)) raising attachment 7(7C). Specifically, the raising attachment 7C of this embodiment is substantially the same shape as the raising attachment 7B of Embodiment 2, but is made of a metal plate that is slightly longer in the front-to-back direction than that of Embodiment 2, and the distance between the front and rear concave engaging portions 8A is set to be slightly wider than the distance between the front and rear concave engaging portions 8A of Embodiment 2, so as to correspond to the distance between the opposing concave engaging portions 8B of the lower parts of the front and rear equipment lower plate portions 5.

[0070] The other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment described above.

[0071] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to Examples 1 to 3, and the specific configuration of each constituent element can be designed as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0072] 1. Model trains 2 wheels 3. Main unit stand 4 Display board section 5 Lower plate for equipment 6 Positioning slit holes 7. Raising attachment 8 Engaging part 9. Wall mounting attachment 16 Wall surface

Claims

1. A display stand for displaying model trains, It consists of a main base made of metal plates with an L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, with a lower plate for equipment that bends and protrudes downward from the end of the display plate section. The display plate portion of this main stand is provided with positioning slit holes for fitting the wheels of the model train. The equipment base plate is formed such that when the equipment base plate is in contact with the ground, the display plate portion is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the positioning slit hole, or either the display plate portion or the equipment base plate is formed such that when the equipment base plate is attached to the wall surface, the display plate portion is slightly inclined in a direction perpendicular to the length direction of the positioning slit hole. A display stand characterized in that when the wheels of the model train are fitted into the positioning slit holes of the inclined display board, the model train is displayed in a slightly inclined position.

2. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that a pair of positioning slit holes for fitting the left and right wheels of the model train are provided on the upper surface of the display board.

3. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that two or more pairs of positioning slit holes with different spacings are provided on the upper surface of the display board portion.

4. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the equipment base plate is formed such that the display board is inclined at 4 to 6 degrees relative to the horizontal when the equipment base plate is in contact with the ground, or the display board is formed such that the display board is inclined at 4 to 6 degrees relative to the horizontal when the equipment base plate is attached to a wall.

5. The main base is made of a metal plate with a U-shaped cross-section, and the lower equipment plate portion is bent and protrudes downward from both ends of the display plate portion. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the equipment base plates at both ends are formed to have different degrees of downward protrusion relative to the display board portion, and the display board portion is slightly inclined when both equipment base plates are in contact with the ground.

6. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a height-raising attachment that is detachably attached to the lower part of the main stand and makes contact with the ground in place of the equipment base plate to raise the height of the main stand, and the height-raising attachment is configured such that when the height-raising attachment is attached to the lower part of the main stand and makes contact with the ground, the display plate portion is slightly tilted.

7. The display stand according to claim 6, characterized in that it is equipped with several types of height-raising attachments of different heights, and the height of the main stand can be changed by selecting one of these height-raising attachments.

8. The display stand according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that an engaging portion is provided on the lower plate for equipment which engages detachably with the raising attachment when the raising attachment is attached to the lower part of the main stand, or an engaging portion is provided on the raising attachment which engages detachably with the lower plate for equipment when the raising attachment is attached to the lower part of the main stand.

9. The display stand according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a wall-mounting attachment that can be detachably attached to the lower part of the main stand and can be fixed to a wall.

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