Storage tools

Abstract

The objective is to provide storage equipment that improves the convenience of storing and retrieving items from high-rise storage spaces. [Solution] The present invention, which solves the above problems, is a storage device X comprising a storage section 1 for storing articles and a gripping hand 2 connected to the outside of the storage section 1, wherein the storage section 1 has an opening 11 that opens the top and a bottom section 12 that closes the bottom, and the gripping hand 2 is connected to the bottom section 12 and has a gripping section 21 that is grasped by the user, and the gripping section 21 is provided at an angle to the outside of the storage section 1 with respect to the direction from the bottom section 12 toward the opening 11.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage tool suitable for storage equipment (hereinafter referred to as high-place storage) located at high places such as suspended door shelves, ceiling bags, and attic spaces.

Background Art

[0002] While high-place storage is convenient for storing items with low usage frequency, it is generally installed at a position higher than a person's height. Therefore, it is particularly difficult to take out items stored deep in the shelf. In view of such circumstances, Patent Document 1 describes a container for pre-storing items to be stored in a suspended door shelf to make them easier to take out.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, a gripping hand portion is provided to facilitate pulling out from a suspended door shelf. However, since the gripping hand portion is located at the upper part of the entire container, it is somewhat difficult to pull out when actually stored in a suspended door shelf, and there is a problem in this regard.

[0005] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage tool that enhances the convenience of storing and taking out items in high-place storage.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention, which solves the above problems, is a storage device comprising a storage section for storing articles and a handle connected to the outside of the storage section, wherein the storage section has an opening that opens the top and a bottom section that closes the bottom, and the handle has a handle connected to the bottom section and a handle that is grasped by the user, and the handle is provided at an angle to the outside of the storage section with respect to the direction from the bottom section toward the opening. This configuration makes it easier to grasp the handle from below, and also makes it easier to tilt the storage device X compared to when the handle is vertical. Furthermore, it improves convenience by making it easier to support with the palm of the hand when storing or retrieving the device from high-altitude storage. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The present invention, which solves the above problems, can provide a storage device that improves the convenience of storing and retrieving items from high-altitude storage spaces. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] These are a front view and a top view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] These are a side view and a bottom view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] These are cross-sectional views of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, shown along lines AA and BB. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram relating to a method of using a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The storage devices according to each embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The description will detail the configuration of the embodiment, the method of implementation, and the modifications thereto. The embodiments described below are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, the term "abbreviated" in the application documents is a concept that includes shapes that have been chamfered or rounded, and shapes in which the elements constituting the shape have been deformed or altered in length to the extent that it does not impede the purpose or effect of the configuration. In this specification, when viewed from the center of the housing 1, the direction in which the opening 11 is provided is defined as the upward direction, the direction in which the bottom surface 12 is provided is defined as the downward direction, the direction in which the grip 2 is provided is defined as the forward direction, and the opposite direction is defined as the rearward direction. The direction perpendicular to the upward and forward directions is defined as the width direction.

[0010] 《Embodiment》 As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the present invention is a storage device X comprising a storage section 1 for storing articles and a handle 2 connected to the outside of the storage section 1. The storage section 1 has an opening 11 that opens the top and a bottom section 12 that closes the bottom. The handle 2 is connected to the bottom section 12 and has a handle 21 that is grasped by the user. The handle 21 is provided at an angle to the outside of the storage section 1 with respect to the direction from the bottom section 12 toward the opening 11. Figure 2(a) is a front view of the storage device X, Figure 2(b) is a top view, Figure 3(a) is a right side view, and Figure 3(b) is a bottom view. Note that the orientation has been changed to fit the paper.

[0011] The storage unit 1 includes a storage unit body 10 in which items are actually stored, an opening 11 provided on the upper surface of the storage unit body 10, a bottom surface 12 opposite the opening 11 and closing the lower surface of the storage unit body 10, a side surface 13 which is a side wall connecting the opening 11 and the bottom surface 12, and a protruding part 14 that protrudes from a part of the side surface 13.

[0012] The gripping hand 2 has a gripping portion 21 that is actually gripped by the user, a bottom extension portion 22 that extends from the bottom portion 12 and connects the bottom portion 12 and the gripping portion 21, and a protruding extension portion 23 that extends from the protruding portion 14 and connects the protruding portion 14 and the gripping portion 21. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the gripping hand 2 has as its components a connecting plate 2A, which is a flat plate that connects the bottom portion 12 and the protruding portion 14, and ribs 2B that protrude perpendicularly from the surface and ends of the connecting plate 2A. Here, Figure 4(a) is a cross-sectional view of the AA section shown in Figure 3(a), and Figure 4(b) is a cross-sectional view of the BB section.

[0013] The storage unit body 10 is a container with sufficient rigidity to not deform when pressed by hand. In this embodiment, the storage unit body 10 is integrally formed with the handle 2 by resin molding.

[0014] The opening 11 is an opening provided on the upper front surface of the storage unit body 10, allowing items to be placed inside. The shape of the opening 11 is approximately rectangular in plan view, and its length in the front-to-back direction is longer than its length in the width direction, so that multiple storage items X can be placed side by side in high storage and easily retrieved as needed.

[0015] The bottom portion 12 is a plate-like portion that closes the bottom of the storage unit body 10 and is provided in a substantially rectangular shape. The width of the bottom portion 12 is approximately equal to the opening 11, but its length in the front-to-back direction is shorter than that of the opening 11. In a plan view, the bottom portion 12 completely overlaps with the surface formed by the opening 11 and is positioned towards the rear. The front-to-back length of the bottom portion 12 is preferably 60% to 80% of the opening 11, and more preferably about 70%. As a result, the storage unit body 10 has a shape that narrows towards the bottom, and articles are accumulated on the bottom portion 12.

[0016] Furthermore, the bottom portion 12 may be provided with bottom protrusions 121 to prevent contact with the ground. The bottom protrusions 121 are portions that protrude several millimeters downward and are located near the corners on the underside of the bottom portion 12 to ensure ventilation. The bottom protrusions 121 are provided integrally with the bottom portion 12 and are preferably made of a material that is slippery against the flooring material (e.g., wood) of the overhead cabinet.

[0017] The side surface portion 13 is a plate-shaped portion that stands up from each of the edge sides of the bottom surface portion 12 to form the storage portion main body 10. Among the side surface portions 13, those that stand up from the edge side located in the width direction or the rearward edge side of the bottom surface portion 12 stand up substantially vertically or with a slight inclination so as to narrow inward and are connected to the opening portion 11. Further, the side surface portion 13 that stands up from the frontward edge side of the bottom surface portion 12 is an inclined surface 131 that inclines in the forward direction, which is the direction away from the storage portion 1, with respect to the direction from the bottom surface portion 12 toward the opening portion 11, and is connected to the protruding portion 14 at the end.

[0018] The protruding portion 14 is a box-shaped portion that protrudes forward at the upper part of the storage tool X. The upper surface of the protruding portion 14 is open as a part of the opening portion 11, and the surfaces in the width direction are provided integrally with the side surface portion 13. Further, the protruding portion 14 has a protruding front surface 141 which is the surface located on the front side, and a protruding bottom surface 142 which is provided substantially parallel to the bottom surface portion 12. By providing the protruding portion 14 with an open upper surface like this, even when the storage tool X is stored in high-place storage, it becomes easier for the user to store an article from the front.

[0019] Here, the inclined surface 131 is a plate-shaped portion that smoothly connects the front-side edge of the bottom surface portion 12 and the rear-edge of the protruding bottom surface 142. When comparing the radius of curvature of the portion connecting the bottom surface portion 12 and the inclined surface 131 with the radius of curvature of the portion connecting the protruding portion 14 and the inclined surface 131 in a side view, the latter is larger, enhancing the guiding performance of the article to the bottom surface portion 12.

[0020] Further, the inclination angle of the inclined surface 131 with respect to the bottom surface portion 12 is less than at least 90°, preferably less than 80°. Thereby, when storing an article, the article is guided backward, the overall center of gravity is shifted backward, and it is prevented that the storage tool X topples over when taking out. Also, the inclination angle is preferably greater than 40°, more preferably greater than 50°, and even more preferably greater than 60°. Thereby, the length of the bottom surface portion 12 is ensured. In the embodiment, the inclination angle is 70°.

[0021] The protruding front surface 141 is provided substantially perpendicular to the opening 11, and the protruding bottom surface 142 is provided substantially parallel to the opening 11. The distance from the opening 11 to the protruding bottom surface 142 is preferably shorter than half the distance from the opening 11 to the bottom surface portion 12, and in the embodiment, it is about 35%. Furthermore, the front-to-back length of the protruding bottom surface 142 is preferably shorter than half the total length of the opening 11, and in the embodiment, it is about 15%. This ensures that the volume of the storage unit body 10 or the area where the gripping handle 2 is provided is secured, making it easy to store and grasp items.

[0022] The gripping portion 21 is the part that the user actually grips, and is provided at an angle toward the outside of the storage portion 1 with respect to the direction from the bottom portion 12 toward the opening 11 (vertical direction). Preferably, the gripping portion 21 is angled toward the protruding portion 14 from the bottom portion 12. As shown in Figure 5, compared to the case where the gripping portion 21 is provided vertically, when the storage tool X is tilted to remove it, the axis of rotation of the storage tool X is shifted toward the rear, making it easier to remove without applying force. Also, the gripping portion 21 does not interfere with high-altitude storage, making it easier to remove. Furthermore, it makes it easier to support the load with the palm of the hand, and makes it easier to remove the tilted storage tool X while supporting it. The inclination angle is at least less than 90°, preferably less than 80°. This makes it easier to hold and support the storage device X with the palm of the hand and prevents it from tipping over when removed. Alternatively, the inclination angle is preferably greater than 40°, more preferably greater than 50°, and even more preferably greater than 60°. This allows the gripping hand 2 to be positioned as far forward as possible to facilitate removal. In this embodiment, it is 70°. Furthermore, the angle of the gripping portion 21 is set parallel to the inclined surface 131, which keeps the gap between the gripping portion 21 and the inclined surface 131 constant, making it easy for the user to grasp the gripping hand 2 at any position on the gripping portion 21.

[0023] The bottom extension portion 22 is a portion that extends from the bottom portion 12 and is parallel to the bottom portion 12. The end of the bottom extension portion 22 smoothly connects to the gripping portion 21. This positions the gripping portion 21 in front of the entire housing body 10, improving the gripping performance. Furthermore, the front-to-back length of the bottom extension portion 22 is set to be approximately the same as the front-to-back length of the protruding portion 14, so that the gap formed between the gripping portion 21 and the inclined surface 131 is approximately a parallelogram in side view. This makes it easier for the user to grip the gripping portion 21 from any position. In addition, since the bottom extension portion 22 is set to be at least long enough in the front-to-back direction for a finger to be inserted, the user can hook their finger onto the bottom extension portion 22 itself and pull it out.

[0024] The protruding extension portion 23 is a portion that extends from the protruding front surface 141 and is parallel to the protruding front surface 141. The protruding extension portion 23 smoothly connects with the gripping portion 21 and increases the connection strength between the gripping portion 21 and the protruding portion 14. In a side view, the radius of curvature at the connection point between the gripping portion 21 and the protruding extension portion 23 is larger than that between the gripping portion 21 and the bottom extension portion 22, resulting in a gentler connection. The height of the protruding extension portion 23 is set to be approximately the same as the height of the curved edge connecting the inclined surface 131 and the protruding bottom surface 142 in a side view, thereby maintaining the width of the gap between the upper end of the gripping hand 2 and the housing body 10, making it easier to insert fingers and hold.

[0025] The connecting plate 2A is a rigid plate-like member that constitutes the grip 2. The connecting plate 2A is located at the center of the width direction of the housing body 10, and the thickness direction of the plate is parallel to the width direction. The connecting plate 2A has portions corresponding to the grip 21, the bottom extension 22, and the protruding extension 23, with one end connected to the lower end of the inclined surface 131 and the other end connected to the front end of the protruding bottom surface 142. The width of the connecting plate 2A is at least shorter than the width direction length of the housing 1, preferably constant at all points, and preferably 20 mm to 40 mm in width to make it easy for the user to grip.

[0026] Rib 2B is a rigid plate-like member that constitutes the grip 2. Multiple ribs 2B are provided, protruding in the width direction from the surface of the connecting plate 2A, to reinforce it. Rib 2B includes an outer rib 2B1 that protrudes along the outer edge of the connecting plate 2A, an inner rib 2B2 that protrudes along the inner edge of the connecting plate 2A, and an intermediate rib 2B3 provided between the outer rib 2B1 and the inner rib 2B2, which protrudes along a line parallel to the axis of the connecting plate 2A. In each case, one end of rib 2B is connected to the lower end of the inclined surface 131 and the other end is connected to the front end of the protruding bottom surface 142, thereby improving the strength of the grip 2. In addition, the formation of irregularities on the side surface makes it easier for the user to grip. In this embodiment, only one intermediate rib 2B3 is provided, but it may be omitted or multiple intermediate ribs 2B3 may be provided. Here, the outer rib 2B1 has a bottom extension portion 22 that extends from the bottom portion 12, and a protruding extension portion 23 that extends from the protruding front portion 141. By providing the outer rib 2B1 flush with the bottom portion 12 or the protruding front portion 141 in this way, the load capacity is increased and it becomes less likely to break, and the sliding operation of the storage device X is made easier.

[0027] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is implemented by a user who stores and retrieves storage equipment in a high-altitude storage area. Furthermore, the implementation method shown below is just one example, and the implementation method is not limited to this, and the order may be different.

[0028] When storing the storage device X, the user first places the item into the storage unit body 10 from the inside of the opening 11. At this time, the item is guided to the bottom surface 12 by the inclined surface 131, etc.

[0029] Next, the user holds the gripping part 21 in their hand and places the storage tool X into the high-reach storage compartment. As shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), the user places the bottom surface 12 of the storage tool X on the corner of the high-reach storage compartment and slides it in, as shown in Figure 5(c). At this time, the inclination of the gripping part 21 makes it easier for the user to tilt the storage tool X while placing it on the palm or thumb of their hand to store it.

[0030] To remove the storage device X, the user performs the reverse operation as shown in Figure 5. First, the user grasps the handle 2, tilts the storage device X, and pulls it out while pressing the bottom 12 against the corner. At this time, the inclined handle 21 allows the user to rest the handle 2 on their palm or thumb while tilting the storage device X to make it easier to hold. The user then slides the bottom 12 to pull out the storage device X and remove the items inside. As a result, the convenience of storing and retrieving items from high-rise storage areas is improved.

[0031] As an example of a modification, there may be multiple grips 2. For example, they may be arranged symmetrically away from the widthwise center of the storage unit body 10, so that it can be lifted with both hands.

[0032] Furthermore, partitions may be provided inside the storage unit body 10, creating multiple storage compartments. This allows for control of the center of gravity of the storage device X, improving handling.

[0033] Furthermore, the storage section 1 has a protruding portion 14 that extends outward from the bottom surface 12 in a plan view, and the protruding portion 14 includes a part of the opening 11. By connecting the bottom surface 12 and the protruding portion 14, the gripping hand 2 can be tilted while increasing its strength, making it easier to store items from the top surface of the protruding portion 14.

[0034] Furthermore, the storage section 1 has an inclined surface 131 that slopes outward relative to the bottom surface 12, and the gripping section 21 is provided opposite the inclined surface 131. This guides the stored items to the bottom surface 12 and reliably forms a gap between the gripping section 21 and the inclined surface 131, making it easier to grip and hold with the gripping hand 2.

[0035] Furthermore, since the grip 2 has a bottom extension portion 22 that extends from the bottom portion 12, it becomes easier to slide the storage device X by holding the grip 2, thereby improving the convenience of removal.

[0036] Furthermore, the gripping hand 2 has a connecting plate 2A that connects to the bottom surface 12, and a plurality of ribs 2B that extend vertically from the connecting plate 2A, thereby increasing its strength and improving ease of gripping by forming irregularities. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0037] X Storage tools 1. Storage area 10 Main body of the storage section 11 Opening 12 Bottom part 121 Bottom protrusion 13 Side part 131 Slope 14 Protrusion 141 Protruding front 142 Protruding bottom 2 gripping hand 21 Gripping part 22 Bottom extension 23 Projection extension 2A Connection Plate 2B Rib 2B1 Outer Rib 2B2 Inner Rib 2B3 Intermediate Rib

Claims

1. It comprises a storage section for storing articles and a handle connected to the outside of the storage section, The aforementioned storage section has an opening that leaves the top surface open and a bottom surface that closes the bottom, The gripping part is connected to the bottom surface and has a gripping portion for the user to grasp. The gripping portion is a storage device provided at an angle to the outside of the storage portion with respect to the direction from the bottom portion toward the opening.

2. The aforementioned housing portion has a protruding portion that, in a plan view, protrudes outward from the bottom portion. The aforementioned protrusion includes a part of the opening, The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping part connects the bottom surface and the protruding part.

3. The aforementioned storage section has an inclined surface that slopes outward with respect to the bottom surface, The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping portion is provided opposite to the inclined surface.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the gripping part has an extended portion that extends from the bottom surface.

5. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gripping part comprises a connecting plate that connects to the bottom surface and a plurality of ribs that extend perpendicularly from the connecting plate.

Images