Work chair with wheels

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide a work chair with wheels that is extremely practical and not found in the prior art. 【Solution means】 A work chair with wheels provided with wheels 10 at the lower part of a case-shaped main body 1 having a seat surface part 5a at the upper part. The case-shaped main body 1 has a storage space inside, and a lower storage space is provided in the case-shaped main body 1 below the storage space. A front opening communicating with this lower storage space is provided in the front surface part 1a of the case-shaped main body 1. Further, a drawer body 2 stored in the lower storage space through the front opening is provided. The drawer body 2 is configured to be pullable out from the case-shaped main body 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, a work chair with wheels (hereinafter referred to as "conventional example") disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed as something for sitting during work in a field or garden.

[0003] This conventional example has a seat provided on the upper part of a main body equipped with wheels at the lower part, and work (weeding and plant care) can be done in a comfortable state sitting on the seat. Also, when continuing to work at a nearby location, it is possible to move while sitting using the feet.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The present invention is a further development of the chair for sitting during the above-described work, and provides a very practical work chair with wheels that has never existed before.

Means for Solving the Problems

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

[0007] A work chair with wheels, in which wheels 10 are provided at the lower part of a case-shaped main body 1 having a seat surface portion 5a at the upper part. The case-shaped main body 1 has a storage space S inside. Also, a lower storage space S1 is provided in the case-shaped main body 1 below the storage space S. A front opening 1a' communicating with the lower storage space S1 is provided in the front surface portion 1a of the case-shaped main body 1. Further, a drawer body 2 stored in the lower storage space S1 through the front opening 1a' is provided. The drawer body 2 is configured to be pullable out from the case-shaped main body 1. It relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by the above.

[0008] Also, in the work chair with wheels according to claim 1, a locked portion 3 for locking with a locking portion 4B provided at the front end of the drawer body 2 is provided near the front opening 1a' or in its vicinity when the drawer body 2 is in a stored state. By the locking of the locking portion 4B and the locked portion 3, the stored state of the drawer body 2 is maintained even when the case-shaped main body 1 tilts forward. It relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by the above.

[0009] Also, in the work chair with wheels according to any one of claims 1 and 2, a partition body 6 for vertically partitioning the inside of the case-shaped main body 1 is provided in the case-shaped main body 1. The upper side of the partition body 6 is configured as the storage space S, and the lower side is configured as the lower storage space S1. It relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by the above.

[0010] Also, in the work chair with wheels according to any one of claims 1 and 2, an annular handle portion 1e protrudes horizontally from the left and right side surface portions 1c of the case-shaped main body 1. A recess 1e' for positioning and locking a connecting member such as a string or a hook connected to the handle portion 1e is provided on the inner peripheral edge of the handle portion 1e. It relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by the above.

[0011] Further, in the work chair with wheels according to claim 3, an annular handle portion 1e is provided protruding horizontally on the left and right side surface portions 1c of the case-shaped main body 1, and a recess 1e' for positioning and locking a connecting member such as a string or a hook connected to the handle portion 1e is provided on the inner peripheral edge of the handle portion 1e. The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by this.

[0012] Further, in the work chair with wheels according to any one of claims 1 and 2, the seat surface portion 5a is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body 5 provided on the case-shaped main body 1 so as to be able to rise and fall, and the rising direction of the lid body 5 is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2. The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by this.

[0013] Further, in the work chair with wheels according to claim 3, the seat surface portion 5a is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body 5 provided on the case-shaped main body 1 so as to be able to rise and fall, and the rising direction of the lid body 5 is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2. The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by this.

[0014] Further, in the work chair with wheels according to claim 4, the seat surface portion 5a is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body 5 provided on the case-shaped main body 1 so as to be able to rise and fall, and the rising direction of the lid body 5 is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2. The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by this.

[0015] Further, in the work chair with wheels according to claim 5, the seat surface portion 5a is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body 5 provided on the case-shaped main body 1 so as to be able to rise and fall, and the rising direction of the lid body 5 is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2. The present invention relates to a work chair with wheels characterized by this.

[0016] In addition, in the working chair with wheels according to any one of claims 1 and 2, the case-shaped main body 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the drawer body 2 is provided so as to be pullable forward of the case-shaped main body 1, and the wheels 10 are provided at the four corners of the case-shaped main body 1 and are rotatably provided so as to move the case-shaped main body 1 in the left-right direction. It relates to a working chair with wheels characterized by the above.

Effect of the Invention

[0017] Since the present invention is configured as described above, like the conventional example described above, it is of course possible to move while sitting, is very easy to use, and as a result, has excellent workability, making it a practical working chair with wheels that is unprecedented.

Brief Explanation of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] An embodiment of the present invention considered to be suitable will be briefly described based on the drawings showing the operation of the present invention.

[0020] For example, when working in a field or garden (such as weeding or taking care of plants), the working chair with wheels according to the present invention can be placed, and the work can be carried out while sitting on the seat surface 5a. Also, when continuing to work in a nearby location, since the case-shaped main body 1 has wheels 10, it is possible to move using the feet while remaining seated.

[0021] In addition, in the present invention, the case-shaped main body 1 has a storage space S inside, and a lower storage space S1 is provided in the case-shaped main body 1 below the storage space S. A front opening 1a' communicating with this lower storage space S1 is provided in the front surface portion 1a of the case-shaped main body 1. Further, a drawer body 2 stored in the lower storage space S1 through the front opening 1a' is provided. This drawer body 2 is configured to be pullable out from the case-shaped main body 1. From this configuration, it is possible to take in and out the stored items in the lower storage space S1 of the case-shaped main body 1 using the drawer body 2 while remaining seated, which is very convenient to use and, as a result, excellent in workability.

Embodiment

[0022] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0023] This embodiment is a working chair with wheels in which wheels 10 are provided at the lower part of a case-shaped main body 1 having a seat surface 5a at the upper part. The case-shaped main body 1 has a storage space S inside, and a lower storage space S1 is provided in the case-shaped main body 1 below the storage space S. A front opening 1a' communicating with this lower storage space S1 is provided in the front surface portion 1a of the case-shaped main body 1. Further, a drawer body 2 stored in the lower storage space S1 through the front opening 1a' is provided. This drawer body 2 is configured to be pullable out from the case-shaped main body 1.

[0024] Note that the work (application scenarios) using this embodiment is not limited to work in fields or gardens (weeding and taking care of plants), but includes a wide variety of work in factories and construction sites, outdoor leisure such as fishing and camping, and use in indoor leisure.

[0025] Hereinafter, each component of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

[0026] The case-shaped main body 1 is formed of an appropriate synthetic resin member as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. In each case, the wall plate-shaped front portion 1a, rear portion 1b, and left and right side portions 1c are erected on the front, rear, left, and right peripheries of the horizontally rectangular plate-shaped bottom portion 1d, and have an upper surface opening portion 1' that is horizontally rectangular in plan view and has an internal storage space S with an open upper portion.

[0027] In addition, the case-shaped main body 1 is provided with concave tire housing portions 1f for arranging wheels 10 (described later) at the outer four corners of the front, rear, left, and right sides of the lower portion. The tire housing portions 1f are provided in a state of bulging into the storage space S. Further, an axle 11 is rotatably installed between the front and rear tire housing portions 1f on each of the left and right sides of the case-shaped main body 1.

[0028] From this configuration, the axial direction of the axle 11 is the front-rear direction of the case-shaped main body 1, and wheels 10 are provided at both ends of the axle 11 at the portions protruding into the tire housing portions 1f.

[0029] The wheels 10 are formed of an appropriate synthetic resin member as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and are rotatably provided in the left-right direction of the case-shaped main body 1 via the axle 11 whose axial direction is the front-rear direction of the case-shaped main body 1 described above.

[0030] Therefore, the user can move the case-shaped main body 1 in the left-right direction using the feet while sitting on the seat surface 5a.

[0031] In addition, the case-shaped main body 1 is provided with a partition body 6 that vertically partitions the inside of the case-shaped main body 1. The upper side of the partition body 6 is configured as a storage space S, and the lower side is configured as a lower storage space S1.

[0032] This partition body 6 is a plate-shaped body formed of an appropriate synthetic resin member as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. Side partition plate portions 6a are vertically provided at positions on the left and right of the lower surface of the partition body 6. Further, at the four corners of the lower surface of the partition body 6, when the partition body 6 is placed in a bridging state between the tire house portions 1f, fastening plate portions 6b for removably fastening to each of the tire house portions 1f are vertically provided.

[0033] Therefore, by attaching the partition body 6 via the fastening plate portion 6b, a lower storage space S1 surrounded by the rear surface portion 1b and the bottom surface portion 1d of the case-shaped main body 1 and the partition body 6 (side partition plate portion 6a) is formed below the partition body 6. Note that, if necessary, by removing the partition body 6, a large-capacity space in which the storage space S and the lower storage space S1 are combined into one is formed.

[0034] Also, at the lower central portion of the front surface portion 1a of the case-shaped main body 1, a front opening portion 1a' having a rectangular shape in a front view and communicating with the lower storage space S1 is provided, and it is configured such that a drawer body 2 described later can be taken in and out from the front opening portion 1a' into the lower storage space S1.

[0035] At the opening edge portion (or its vicinity) of the front opening portion 1a', a support ridge portion 3 for supporting a sliding rib portion 2a provided on the drawer body 2 and having a length in the left-right direction of the case-shaped main body 1 is provided. This support ridge portion 3 (the portion rising with respect to the bottom surface portion 1d) is configured as a portion to be locked, which is locked to prevent the first locking portion 4A provided at the rear end portion of the drawer body 2 from coming off when the drawer body 2 is pulled out. Further, this portion to be locked is configured to be locked to the second locking portion 4B provided at the front end portion of the drawer body 2 when the drawer body 2 is in a stored state.

[0036] Therefore, when the drawer body 2 is pulled out, the locking between the first locking portion 4A and the locked portion 3 prevents the drawer body 2 from easily coming out of the case-shaped main body 1. Also, for example, when moving on a rough road (a bumpy or inclined road surface) using the wheels 10 or when carrying it by holding the handle portion 1e described later, the locking between the second locking portion 4B and the locked portion 3 prevents the drawer body 2 from unexpectedly popping out even if the case-shaped main body 1 tilts forward (the stored state of the drawer body 2 is maintained). Particularly, when an object is stored in the drawer body 2, if the case-shaped main body 1 tilts forward, the drawer body 2 tends to come out, but this embodiment surely prevents this.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the drawer body 2 is an upper-opening storage container formed of an appropriate synthetic resin member, and is configured to close the front opening 1a' when stored in the lower storage space S1.

[0038] Also, on the left and right side edges of the lower surface of the drawer body 2, rail-shaped sliding rib portions 2a having a length in the front-rear direction are provided. A first locking portion 4A is provided at the rear end portion of the sliding rib portion 2a, and a second locking portion 4B is provided at the front end portion of the sliding rib portion 2a.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first locking portion 4A is configured by providing a convex portion protruding downward on the sliding rib portion 2a of the drawer body 2.

[0040] A vertical rising surface 4a' is provided at the front end portion of the first locking portion 4A, and an inclined surface 4a" with a lower protrusion degree toward the rear end is provided at the rear end portion. When the drawer body 2 is pulled, the first locking portion 4A (rising surface 4a') locks with the locked portion 3 to be in a retaining state. This retaining state is released when the front end portion of the drawer body 2 is slightly lifted and the first locking portion 4A (rising surface 4a') disengages from the locked portion 3, and it can be completely pulled out by pulling it out as it is. When inserting the drawer body 2 from the front opening 1a, since the rear end portion of the first locking portion 4A is the inclined surface 4a", it can ride over the locked portion 3 and slide smoothly.

[0041] The second locking portion 4B is configured by providing a convex portion that protrudes downward on the sliding rib portion 2a of the drawer body 2 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0042] A vertical rising surface 4b' is provided at the front end portion of the second locking portion 4B, and an inclined surface 4b" with a lower protrusion degree toward the rear side is provided at the rear end portion. By housing the drawer body 2 and locking the second locking portion 4B (rising surface 4b') to the locked portion 3, the housed state of the drawer body 2 is maintained. This holding state is released when the second locking portion 4B (rising surface 4b') is disengaged from the locked portion 3 by slightly lifting the front end portion of the drawer body 2. When the drawer body 2 is pushed in and housed from the pulled-out state, since the rear end portion of the second locking portion 4B is the inclined surface 4b", it can ride over the locked portion 3 and slide smoothly.

[0043] Also, at the upper end portion of the rear surface portion 1b of the case-shaped main body 1, a lid body connecting portion 1g for connecting a lid body 5 described later is provided.

[0044] This lid body connecting portion 1g is a bearing structure portion having a C-shaped cross section that generates diameter-reducing elasticity as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 5, and 6. It is provided at the left and right positions at the upper end of the rear surface portion 1b, and a pivot shaft 5b provided on the lid body 5 is press-fitted and connected using resin elasticity and is configured to be rotatably supported.

[0045] Also, at the upper end portion of the front surface portion 1a of the case-shaped main body 1, a buckle 1h is provided that locks to the end portion (locking connection portion 5c) of the lid body 5 in the closed state to lock and hold the closed state of the lid body 5.

[0046] Also, a lid body 5 for opening and closing the upper surface opening portion 1' is provided on the case-shaped main body 1.

[0047] This lid body 5 is a plate-like body having a rectangular shape in plan view formed of an appropriate synthetic resin member as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, and a seating surface portion 5a is provided on the upper surface portion (outer surface portion).

[0048] This seat surface portion 5a is provided in a concave curved shape when viewed from the front (a concave curved surface shape in which the left and right portions are higher than the central portion in the left-right longitudinal direction).

[0049] Therefore, when the user sits on the seat surface portion 5a with the body facing the front-rear direction of this embodiment, the seat surface portion 5a fits well with the sitting buttocks (especially the left and right portions), and moreover, when moving in the left-right direction while sitting, it is difficult for the buttocks to fall off to the left and right sides from the seat surface portion 5a, and the movement is easy.

[0050] Also, pivot shafts 5b are horizontally provided at the left and right positions of the rear end portion of the lid body 5, and each of these pivot shafts 5b is rotatably press-fitted and connected to a lid body connecting portion 1g provided on the case-shaped main body 1.

[0051] Therefore, the lid body 5 can rise and fall with respect to the case-shaped main body 1 to open and close the upper opening 1', and the rising direction for opening the upper opening 1' of the case-shaped main body 1 in this lid body 5 is opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2 (see Fig. 2).

[0052] Also, locking connection portions 5c are provided at the left and right positions of the front end portion of the lid body 5, and these locking connection portions 5c are detachably locked and connected to buckles 1h provided on the case-shaped main body 1.

[0053] Also, annular handle portions 1e project horizontally from the left and right side surface portions 1c of the case-shaped main body 1, and further, recesses 1e' for positioning and locking connection members (not shown) such as strings wound around or hooks hooked to the handle portions 1e are provided on the inner peripheral edges of the handle portions 1e.

[0054] Since this embodiment is configured as described above, for example, when working in a field or a garden (such as weeding or taking care of plants), the work chair with wheels according to this embodiment can be arranged and the work can be carried out while sitting on the seat surface portion 5a. Also, when continuing to work at a nearby location, since the case-shaped main body 1 has wheels 10, it is possible to move using the feet while sitting.

[0055] In addition, in this embodiment, the case-shaped main body 1 has a storage space S inside, and a lower storage space S1 is provided in the case-shaped main body 1 below the storage space S. A drawer body 2 to be stored in the lower storage space S1 is provided. The drawer body 2 is configured to be pullable out from the case-shaped main body 1. With this configuration, while sitting, it is possible to take in and out the stored items (tools) in the lower storage space S1 of the case-shaped main body 1 using the drawer body 2, which is very convenient to use and, thus, excellent in workability.

[0056] In addition, in this embodiment, in the front opening 1a' or in the vicinity thereof, when the drawer body 2 is in the stored state, a locked portion 3 for locking with a second locking portion 4B provided at the front end portion of the drawer body 2 is provided. Due to the configuration that the stored state of the drawer body 2 is maintained even when the case-shaped main body 1 tilts forward by the locking between the second locking portion 4B and the locked portion 3, it is possible to prevent the drawer body 2 from unexpectedly popping out from the case-shaped main body 1.

[0057] In addition, in this embodiment, the seat surface portion 5a is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body 5 provided on the case-shaped main body 1 so as to be able to rise and fall. Since the rising direction of the lid body 5 is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body 2, it is possible to smoothly take in and out the stored items with respect to the case-shaped main body 1.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, a partition body 6 for partitioning the inside of the case-shaped main body 1 vertically is provided in the case-shaped main body 1. The upper side of the partition body 6 is configured as the storage space S, and the lower side is configured as the lower storage space S1. Therefore, for example, the storage space S and the lower storage space S1 can be selected according to uses, sizes, etc. to store the stored items (tools, etc.), which is convenient to use.

[0059] In addition, in this embodiment, annular handle portions 1e project horizontally from the left and right side surface portions 1c of the case-shaped main body 1. Since recesses 1e' for positioning and locking connecting members such as strings and hooks connected to the handle portions 1e are provided on the inner peripheral edges of the handle portions 1e, it is easy to carry the work chair with wheels by gripping the handle portions 1e. Moreover, the connecting members can be connected to the handle portions 1e in a positioned state.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, the case-shaped main body 1 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the drawer body 2 is provided so as to be pullable forward of the case-shaped main body 1, and the wheels 10 are provided at the four corners of the case-shaped main body 1 and are rotatably provided so as to move the case-shaped main body 1 in the left-right direction. Therefore, also in this regard, operations and movements can be performed well while sitting, and the above-described operational effects can be surely achieved.

[0061] Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the specific configurations of the respective constituent elements can be appropriately designed.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0062] S Storage space S1 Lower storage space 1 Case-shaped main body 1a Front surface part 1a’ Front opening 1c Left and right side surface parts 1e Handle part 1e’ Concave part 2 Drawer body 3 Locked part 4B Locking part 5 Cover body 5a Seating surface part 6 Partition body 10 Wheels

Claims

1. A wheeled work chair having wheels attached to the bottom of a case-like body having a seat portion at the top, the case-like body having a storage space inside, a lower storage space being provided in the case-like body below the storage space, a front opening communicating with this lower storage space being provided in the front part of the case-like body, and a drawer body being provided which is stored in the lower storage space via the front opening, the drawer body being configured to be freely pulled out from the case-like body.

2. 2. The wheeled work chair according to claim 1, wherein a locking portion is provided at or near the front opening to lock with a locking portion provided at the front end of the drawer body when the drawer body is in a stored state, and the locking portion is engaged with the locking portion so that the stored state of the drawer body is maintained even if the case-shaped main body is tilted forward.

3. A wheeled work chair as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the case-shaped main body is provided with a partition body that divides the inside of the case-shaped main body into upper and lower parts, the upper side of the partition body being configured as the storage space, and the lower side being configured as the lower storage space.

4. A wheeled work chair as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that a ring-shaped handle portion is protruded horizontally from the left and right side portions of the case-shaped main body, and a recess is provided on the inner peripheral edge of the handle portion for positioning and engaging a connecting member such as a string or hook connected to the handle portion.

5. A wheeled work chair as described in claim 3, characterized in that annular handle portions are protruded horizontally from the left and right side portions of the case-shaped main body, and a recess is provided on the inner peripheral edge of the handle portion for positioning and engaging a connecting member such as a string or hook connected to the handle portion.

6. A wheeled work chair as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the seat portion is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body that is freely raised and lowered on the case-shaped main body, and the raising direction of the lid body is configured to be opposite to the pull-out direction of the drawer body.

7. In the wheeled work chair described in claim 3, the seat portion is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body that is freely raised and lowered on the case-shaped main body, and the raising direction of the lid body is configured to be opposite to the pull-out direction of the drawer body.

8. 5. A wheeled work chair as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the seat portion is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body which is freely raised and lowered on the case-shaped main body, and the raising direction of the lid body is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body.

9. 6. A wheeled work chair as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the seat portion is the upper surface of an openable and closable lid body which is freely raised and lowered on the case-shaped main body, and the raising direction of the lid body is configured to be opposite to the pulling-out direction of the drawer body.

10. A wheeled work chair as described in any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the case-like main body is rectangular in shape, the drawer body is arranged so as to be freely pulled out in the front direction of the case-like main body, and the wheels are provided at the four corners of the case-like main body and are arranged so as to be freely rotatable so as to move the case-like main body in the left-right direction.

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