Pallets, prefabricated furniture

Abstract

To provide a pallet that is less likely to creak and can be easily combined to be used as furniture. [Solution] A wooden pallet (1) comprising: opposing girder sections (2) arranged at intervals and made of plate-like members; base plate sections (3) arranged at intervals on the upper surfaces of the girder sections and made of plate-like members; joint sections (4) joining the girder sections and the bottom plate sections, the joint sections including an adhesive section made of an adhesive layer and a fixing member; first connection sections (5) arranged on the upper surfaces of the bottom plate sections at the ends and connecting adjacent pallets, the first connection sections having a recess into which a U-shaped first fixing section (7) that fixes the pallets together is fitted; and second connection sections (6) connecting adjacent pallets, made of a recess formed by the upper surfaces of the girder sections and the side surfaces of the opposing bottom plate sections, the second connection sections into which a U-shaped second fixing section (8) that fixes the pallets together is fitted.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to pallet, prefabricated furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Assembled furniture has been known for some time. As an example, Patent Document 1 discloses an assembly-type slatted bed that can also be used as a bench and is divided in the longitudinal direction. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3080974 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional wooden assembly furniture includes wooden components fastened together with U-shaped staples. Such conventional wooden assembly furniture, particularly beds, can creak. There is also a demand for pallets that can be assembled more easily than conventional ones to form furniture.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide technology related to pallets that are less likely to creak and can be easily assembled to be used as furniture. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problem, the pallet of the present invention has adhesive joints at the joints of the wooden members. Pallets can be easily connected to each other with U-shaped joints, and the joints do not protrude from the top surface.

[0007] More specifically, the present invention relates to a wooden pallet comprising: opposing girders arranged at a distance from one another and made of plate-like members; a plurality of base plate sections arranged at intervals on the upper surfaces of the girders and made of plate-like members; joints joining the girders and the base plate sections, the joints including an adhesive layer and a fixing member; first connection sections arranged on the upper surfaces of the bottom plate sections at the ends and connecting adjacent pallets, the first connection sections having recesses into which U-shaped first fixing sections that fix the pallets together are fitted; and second connection sections connecting adjacent pallets, the second connection sections consisting of recesses formed by the upper surfaces of the girders and the side surfaces of the opposing bottom plate sections, the second connection sections into which U-shaped second fixing sections that fix the pallets together are fitted.

[0008] The pallet of the present invention is less likely to creak than pallets fastened using only U-shaped staples, since the joints are configured to include adhesive layers. Furthermore, adjacent pallets can be connected to the first connecting section using a U-shaped first fastening section, and adjacent pallets can be connected to the second connecting section using a U-shaped second fastening section. Therefore, the pallets can be easily combined and used as furniture. The first connecting section and the second connecting section are configured as recesses, so the fastening sections (first fastening section, second fastening section) do not protrude from the top surface, resulting in excellent design.

[0009] *The subject of the invention is wood, but it has been stated that other materials may also be used. The pallet of the present invention is made of wood and is sometimes called a "slatted floor." The pallet of the present invention may also be made of other materials, such as resin. The pallet can be used by laying it flat, with the bottom surface (top or bottom) parallel to the floor or other surface. When laid flat, the pallets can also be stacked. When used flat, the pallets can be used individually or in combination as a base for a bed, tatami mats, or other prefabricated furniture such as a chair or sofa. The pallets can also be used vertically, with the bottom surface perpendicular to the floor or other surface. When used vertically, the pallets can be used individually or in combination as a base for a bed, a side table, or other prefabricated furniture.

[0010] The pallet of this invention can be designed, for example, to have a width of 500 mm, a length of 500 mm, and a height of 130 mm. The pallet may further include an anti-fouling layer to make the surface less susceptible to dirt, or a glossy layer to add gloss. Examples of the anti-fouling layer and glossy layer include high-gloss sheets.

[0011] The beams are made of plate-like members and are arranged facing each other at intervals to support the bottom plate. The beams can be, for example, 15 mm wide, 500 mm long, and 110 mm high. By arranging the beams at intervals, strength and breathability can be ensured.

[0012] The bottom plate portion is made up of plate-shaped members, and multiple bottom plate portions are provided at intervals on the upper surface of the beam portion. The bottom plate portion can be made up of, for example, eight plate-shaped members. The bottom plate portion can also have a width of 40 mm, a length of 500 mm, and a thickness of 20 mm. By arranging the bottom plate portions at intervals, strength and breathability can be ensured.

[0013] The joint connects the beam and the bottom plate. The joint of the present invention includes an adhesive layer and a fixing member. The fixing member can be, for example, a U-shaped staple, a nail, a screw, or a dowel.

[0014] The first connecting portion is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate portion provided at the end of the multiple bottom plate portions, and connects adjacent pallets. The first connecting portion has a recess that fits a U-shaped first fixing portion that fixes the pallets together. The first fixing portion straddles the bottom plate portions of adjacent pallets and fixes the pallets together.

[0015] The second connection section is a recess formed by the top surface of the beam section and the side surface of the opposing bottom plate section, and connects adjacent pallets. A U-shaped second fixing section that secures the pallets together fits into the second connection section. The second fixing section secures the pallets together by spanning the beam sections of adjacent pallets.

[0016] The bottom plate portion may have a recess on its upper surface corresponding to the beam portion into which the lower part of the beam portion fits when the pallet is stacked, and may also have a restricting portion that restricts the movement of the pallet.

[0017] The bottom plate portion has a restricting portion, which can restrict the movement of the pallets, especially horizontal movement, when stacked. The upper surface corresponding to the girder is, in other words, directly above the joint between the bottom plate portion and the girder portion. By providing a restricting portion directly above the girder portion, it is possible to restrict the movement of the pallet and the movement of the bottom plate portion in the longitudinal direction.

[0018] The girders may have shock-absorbing buffers on their bottom surfaces. The buffers can absorb shock. The buffers may be positioned between the bottom plates to match the spacing between the bottom plates. This can restrict horizontal movement when the pallets are stacked, particularly movement in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bottom plates (the longitudinal direction of the girders).

[0019] The girder may have a girder recess on its outer surface, which is a recess into which a fixture can be inserted. When the pallet is placed upright with the girder recess facing upward, the girder recess can accommodate, for example, a mobile device such as a smartphone. The fixture may be something that is used daily, such as a mobile device, a book, or a photo frame. The girder recess can function as a connecting part when the pallet is placed flat and connected. In this case, the pallet may further include a fixing part that corresponds to the shape of the girder recess.

[0020] Here, the present invention may be specified as assembly furniture. For example, the present invention relates to assembly furniture including a plurality of combinable wooden pallets and U-shaped fastening members for fastening the pallets together, wherein the wooden pallets each include opposing beams arranged at intervals and made of plate-like members, a plurality of base plates each made of plate-like members and spaced apart on the upper surfaces of the beams, joints for joining the beams and the base plates, the joints including adhesive layers and fastening members, a first connecting member provided on the upper surfaces of the base plates at the ends and connecting adjacent pallets, the first connecting member having a recess for receiving the first fastening member, and a second connecting member for connecting adjacent pallets, the second connecting member having a recess formed by the upper surfaces of the beams and the side surfaces of the opposing base plates, and receiving the second fastening member.

[0021] The assembled furniture of this invention is less likely to creak than furniture fastened using only U-shaped staples, since the joints are configured to include adhesive layers. Furthermore, adjacent pallets can be connected to the first connecting section using a U-shaped first fastening section, and adjacent pallets can be connected to the second connecting section using a U-shaped second fastening section. Therefore, the pallets can be easily assembled and used as furniture. The first connecting section and the second connecting section are configured as recesses, so the fastening sections (first fastening section, second fastening section) do not protrude from the top surface, resulting in excellent design. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] This invention provides technology related to pallets that are less likely to creak and can be easily assembled to be used as furniture. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pallet according to an embodiment in a flat state. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a combination of a flat-placed pallet and a vertical-placed pallet according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a pallet according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a front view of the pallet according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows a side view of a pallet according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows a plan view of an example of assembled furniture made by combining pallets according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows a front view of an example of assembled furniture made by combining pallets according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows a side view of an example of assembled furniture made by combining pallets according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 shows a cross section taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows a cross section taken along line BB in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Next, an embodiment of a pallet according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following description is for illustrative purposes only and the present invention is not limited to the following.

[0025] <Configuration> The pallet 1 according to the embodiment includes a beam portion 2, a bottom plate portion 3, a joint portion 4, a first connection portion 5, a second connection portion 6, a first fixing portion 7, and a second fixing portion 8.

[0026] The pallet 1 according to the embodiment is made of wood and is sometimes referred to as a "slatted base." The pallet 1 may be made of other materials, such as resin or metal. The pallet 1 can be used by laying it flat so that the surface (upper or lower surface) of the bottom plate portion 3 is parallel to the installation surface, such as the floor (see FIG. 1, etc.). When laid flat, the pallets 1 can also be stacked. When used flat, the pallets 1 can be used individually or in combination as a base for a bed, tatami mats, or other prefabricated furniture such as a chair or sofa. The pallet 1 can also be used vertically so that the surface of the bottom plate portion 3 is perpendicular to the installation surface, such as the floor (see FIG. 2, etc.). When used vertically, the pallets 1 can be used individually or in combination as a base for a bed, a side table, or other prefabricated furniture.

[0027] The pallet 1 according to the embodiment is designed to be 500 mm wide, 500 mm long, and 130 mm high. The size is an example and can be changed as appropriate depending on the application. The pallet 1 may further include an anti-fouling layer to make the surface less susceptible to dirt, or a glossy layer to impart gloss. Examples of the anti-fouling layer and glossy layer include high-gloss sheets.

[0028] The girder portion 2 is composed of two plate-shaped members arranged facing each other at a distance, and supports the bottom plate portion 3. The girder portion 2 according to the embodiment is designed to be 15 mm wide, 500 mm long, and 110 mm high. The size and number of plates are examples and can be changed as appropriate depending on the application. By arranging the girder portions 2 at a distance, strength and breathability can be ensured.

[0029] The girder 2 has shock-absorbing buffers 21 on its bottom surface. In this embodiment, the buffers 21 are made of felt, but may be made of other materials such as resin or rubber. In this embodiment, the buffers 21 are provided at two spaced locations on each girder 2 (see FIG. 5), but they may be provided at one location, three or more locations, or all over the girder 2. The buffers 21 may be provided between the bottom plate portions 3, matching the spacing between the bottom plate portions 3. This makes it possible to restrict horizontal movement when the pallets 1 are stacked, particularly movement in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate portions 3 (the longitudinal direction of the girder 2).

[0030] The girder 2 has an elongated girder recess 22 on its outer surface, which is a recess into which a fixture can be inserted. When the pallet 1 is placed vertically with the girder recess 22 facing up (see FIG. 2), the girder recess 22 can accommodate fixtures such as a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet. The fixtures are everyday items, such as mobile terminals, books, and photo frames. The girder recess 22 can function as a connecting part when the pallet 1 is placed flat and connected. In this case, the pallet 1 can be configured to further include a fixing part (not shown) that corresponds to the shape of the girder recess 22.

[0031] The bottom plate portion 3 is made up of plate-shaped members, with eight of them being provided at equal intervals on the top surface of the beam portion 2. The bottom plate portion 3 according to the embodiment is designed to be 40 mm wide, 500 mm long, and 20 mm thick. The size and number of plates are examples only and can be changed as appropriate depending on the application. By arranging the bottom plate portions 3 at intervals, strength and breathability can be ensured.

[0032] The bottom plate portion 3 has a restricting portion 31 on its upper surface corresponding to the girder portion 2, which is made up of a recess into which the lower part of the girder portion 2 fits when the pallet 1 is stacked, and which restricts the movement of the pallet 1. This makes it possible to restrict the movement of the pallet 1, particularly horizontal movement, when the pallets 1 are stacked. The upper surface corresponding to the girder portion 2 is, in other words, directly above the joint portion 4 between the bottom plate portion 3 and the girder portion 2. By providing the restricting portion 31 directly above the girder portion 2, it is possible to restrict the movement of the pallet and the movement of the bottom plate portion 3 in the longitudinal direction.

[0033] The joint 4 joins the girder 2 and the bottom plate 3. The joint according to the embodiment includes an adhesive 41 made of an adhesive layer and a fixing member 42 made of a headless nail (see FIGS. 9 and 10). The fixing member 42 may be a U-shaped staple, nail, screw, dowel, or the like.

[0034] The first connecting portion 5 is provided on the upper surface of one of the bottom plate portions 3 at the end of the bottom plate portion 3, and connects adjacent pallets 1. The first connecting portion 5 is formed with a recess that fits a U-shaped first fixing portion 7 that secures the pallets 1 together. The first fixing portion 7 is made of metal and straddles the bottom plate portions 3 of adjacent pallets 1 to secure the pallets together. The first fixing portion 7 includes a rectangular plate-shaped first fixing portion main body 71 and first fixing portion pieces 72 that are connected to both ends of the first fixing portion main body 71 so as to be perpendicular to each other. The spacing between the first fixing portion pieces 72, in other words, the length of the first fixing portion main body 71, is designed to be twice the width of the bottom plate portion 3 so that the bottom plate portion 3 can be sandwiched across the first fixing portion 3. The first fixing portion pieces 72 have holes. These holes may be used as fixing holes using a fixing member.

[0035] The second connection portion 6 is a recess formed by the upper surface of the beam portion 2 and the side surface of the opposing bottom plate portion 3, and connects adjacent pallets 1. The second connection portion 6 accommodates a U-shaped second fixing portion 8 that secures the pallets 1 together. The second fixing portion straddles the beam portions of adjacent pallets to secure them together. The second fixing portion 8 includes a rectangular plate-shaped second fixing portion main body 81 and second fixing portion pieces 82 that connect perpendicularly to both ends of the second fixing portion main body 81. The spacing between the second fixing portion pieces 82, in other words, the length of the second fixing portion main body 81, is designed to be twice the width of the beam portion 2 so that it can be sandwiched across the beam portion 2. The second fixing portion pieces 82 have holes. These holes may be used as fixing holes using fixing members. In this embodiment, the width of the bottom plate portion 3 is greater than the width of the beam portion 2, so the first fixing portion 7 is configured to be larger than the second fixing portion 8. When the width of the bottom plate portion 3 and the width of the beam portion 2 are the same, the first fixing portion 7 and the second fixing portion 8 can be configured to be the same size. Furthermore, when the width of the bottom plate portion 3 is smaller than the width of the beam portion 2, the first fixing portion 7 may be configured to be smaller than the second fixing portion 8. The fixing portions (first fixing portion 7, second fixing portion 8) according to this embodiment are made of metal, but may also be made of other materials, such as resin or wood.

[0036] <How to use> Next, a method for using the pallet 1 according to the embodiment will be described. In the following description, a case where the pallet 1 is used as assembled furniture 100 (bed with headboard) will be described as an example. FIG. 6 is a plan view of an example of assembled furniture made up of assembled pallets according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a front view of an example of assembled furniture made up of assembled pallets according to the embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a side view of an example of assembled furniture made up of assembled pallets according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 6, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 6.

[0037] The assembled furniture 100 (bed with headboard) uses a total of 18 pallets 1. Specifically, the bed 101 uses a total of 16 pallets 1, eight pallets laid flat in two rows. The headboard 102 uses two pallets 1 laid vertically. When connecting adjacent bottom plate portions 3, the first connection portions 5 on adjacent bottom plate portions 3 are aligned, and the first fixing portions 7 are fixed by straddling and sandwiching the adjacent first connection portions 5. When connecting adjacent beam portions 2, the second connection portions 6 on adjacent beam portions 2 are aligned, and the second fixing portions 8 are fixed by straddling and sandwiching the adjacent second connection portions 6. After the first pallet 1 is connected, the second pallet 1 is connected in the same manner. When stacking pallets 1, the pallets 1 are stacked so that the lower part of the beam 2 of the upper pallet 1 fits into the restricting portion 31 of the lower pallet 1. Once the connection of the second tier of pallets 1 is complete, two pallets 1 are placed vertically at the end (one end in the longitudinal direction) of the assembled 8 pallets x 2 tiers of pallets 1 to form the headboard 102. Specifically, the two pallets 1 are placed so that the recesses 22 in the beams are on top. With the above, the assembly furniture 100 (bed with headboard) is completed. The above steps can be reversed as needed. When disassembling the assembly furniture 100, the first fixing part 7 and the second fixing part 8 are removed. The disassembled pallets 1 can be stored stacked on top of each other.

[0038] <Effects> The pallet 1 according to the embodiment has a joint 4 including an adhesive layer, which makes it less likely to creak than pallets secured using only U-shaped staples (staples). Adjacent pallets 1 can be connected to the first connecting portion 5 using a U-shaped first fastening portion 7, and adjacent pallets 1 can be connected to the second connecting portion 6 using a U-shaped second fastening portion 8. Therefore, the pallets 1 can be easily combined and used as furniture. The first connecting portion 5 and the second connecting portion 6 are recessed, so the fastening portions (first fastening portion 7, second fastening portion 8) do not protrude from the top surface, resulting in excellent design. Pallets 1 can also be stacked for use or storage.

[0039] The beams 2 and the bottom plate 3 are spaced apart to ensure strength and breathability. The pallets 1 can also be stacked for storage, making them easy to store.

[0040] The above describes an embodiment of the present invention. However, appropriate modifications can be made to the above-described embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments may be combined as much as possible. In the above-described embodiment, the bed 101 equipped with the headboard 102 was described as an example of the prefabricated furniture 100. However, a simpler bed without the headboard 102 may also be used. Furthermore, the bed 101 as the prefabricated furniture 100 may have one or three levels. Furthermore, the prefabricated furniture 100 can be used as a pedestal (a pedestal for a raised floor) on which tatami mats or the like can be placed, a chair, a sofa, or the like, by placing the pallet 1 flat, either alone or in combination as appropriate. Furthermore, the prefabricated furniture 100 can be used as a side table or the like, by placing the pallet 1 vertically, either alone or in combination as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1 palette 2... Girder part 3...Bottom plate part 4...junction 5. First connection part 6 Second connection part 7...1st fixed part 8...Second fixed part 100···Assembled furniture 101 Bed 102 Headboard

Claims

1. A wooden pallet, Opposing girders arranged at an interval and made of plate-like members; a plurality of bottom plate portions each made of a plate-like member, the bottom plate portions being provided at intervals on the upper surface of the girder portion; a joint portion that joins the girder portion and the bottom plate portion, the joint portion including an adhesive portion made of an adhesive layer and a fixing member; a first connection portion provided on an upper surface of a bottom plate portion provided at an end portion and connecting adjacent pallets, the first connection portion having a recess into which a U-shaped first fixing portion that fixes the pallets to each other is accommodated; The second connecting portion is a recess formed by the upper surface of the girder portion and the side surface of the opposing bottom plate portion, and connects adjacent pallets, and is provided with a second connecting portion that accommodates a U-shaped second fixing portion that secures the pallets to each other.

2. 2. A pallet according to claim 1, wherein the bottom plate portion has a recess on its upper surface corresponding to the beam portion into which the lower part of the beam portion fits when the pallet is stacked, and has a restricting portion that restricts movement of the pallet.

3. The pallet can be used vertically with the bottom plate perpendicular to the installation surface.

2. The pallet of claim 1, wherein the spar has a spar recess on an outer surface thereof, the spar recess being a recess into which a fixture can be inserted.

4. Multiple wooden pallets that can be freely combined, and a U-shaped fixing portion for fixing the pallets together. Wooden pallets are Opposing girders arranged at an interval and made of plate-like members; a plurality of bottom plate portions each made of a plate-like member, the bottom plate portions being provided at intervals on the upper surface of the girder portion; a joint portion that joins the girder portion and the bottom plate portion, the joint portion including an adhesive portion made of an adhesive layer and a fixing member; a first connecting portion provided on an upper surface of a bottom plate portion provided at an end portion and connecting adjacent pallets, the first connecting portion having a recess into which the first fixing portion as a fixing portion is fitted; This assembly furniture is provided with a second connecting portion that is a recess formed by the upper surface of the beam portion and the side surface of the opposing bottom plate portion, and that connects adjacent pallets, and that receives a second fixing portion as a fixing portion.

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