Installation body

The installation body's innovative design allows for compact stacking and easy transportation by positioning legs between units and using elastic contact points and locking mechanisms, enhancing stability and usability.

JP3254954UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03GREEN PAL CO LTD
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JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
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Filing Date
2025-12-25
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing installation bodies, such as slatted floor mats, are not designed for efficient stacking and transportation, leading to bulkiness and inconvenience during packaging and storage.

Method used

The installation body features a rectangular shape with protruding legs that allow for compact stacking by positioning legs between each other, using elastic lower end ground contact portions and locking mechanisms to prevent interference and rattling, and includes ventilation holes and anti-slip surfaces for stability and usability.

Benefits of technology

Enables compact stacking and easy transportation by minimizing the distance between supporting surfaces, ensuring stability and preventing rattling, while allowing flexible connection and use in various configurations.

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Abstract

To provide a highly practical installation body that has never existed before. [Solution] The installation body 1 has a mounting surface 1a on its top surface and protruding legs 1b on its bottom surface. This installation body 1 is rectangular in plan view, and when the installation bodies 1 are stacked together with their bottom surfaces facing each other so that their four outer edges match, the legs 1b of each installation body 1 are positioned so that they do not interfere with each other. Furthermore, the installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable to each other front to back, left to right, and the right side of the installation bodies 1 have a first locking part on the left side that locks and connects with a second locking part 3, and a fourth locking part on the front side that locks and connects with a third locking part on the front side that locks and connects with a fourth locking part 5, so that the installation bodies 1 can be connected to each other front to back, left to right, and right to left, depending on the user's needs, such as the size, shape, and layout of the installation location where the installation body 1 will be installed.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a laying body. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a slatted floor mat (hereinafter referred to as "conventional example") disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed as an installation body to be installed on floors in bathrooms or on verandas, for example.

[0003] This conventional example allows multiple units to be connected lengthwise, making it suitable for large spaces. Although it is a large rack when in use, it can be separated for transportation or display in stores, making it compact. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3023151 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] As a result of further development of the above-mentioned installation body, the inventor of the present invention has devised a highly practical installation body that has never been seen before. [Means for solving the problem]

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

[0007] This installation body 1 has a mounting surface 1a on the upper surface and legs 1b protruding from the lower surface, and this installation body 1 is rectangular in shape when viewed from above.When the installation bodies 1 are stacked together with their lower surfaces facing each other so that their four outer peripheries match, the legs 1b of each installation body 1 are positioned so that they do not interfere with each other.

[0008] Furthermore, in the installation body described in claim 1, the leg portions 1b are provided in plurality, and when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body match, the leg portion 1b of one installation body 1 is positioned between the leg portions 1b of the other installation body 1.

[0009] Furthermore, in the installation body described in claim 1, the leg portions 1b are provided in plurality, and when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body match, the leg portion 1b of one of the installation bodies 1 is arranged to fit into a recess provided between the leg portions 1b of the other installation body 1.

[0010] Furthermore, in the installation body described in any one of claims 1 to 3, when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer peripheries coincide, the lower end grounding portion 1b' of the leg 1b of one of the installation bodies 1 is arranged in a recess provided between the leg 1b of the other installation body 1 so as to abut against the underside of the installation body 1.

[0011] The present invention also relates to a laying structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the lower end ground-contacting portion 1b' of the leg portion 1b is made of a material having a suitable degree of elasticity.

[0012] Furthermore, in the installation body described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion 3 that is lockably connected to a first locking portion 2 provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion 5 that is lockably connected to a third locking portion 4 provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

[0013] Furthermore, in the installation body described in claim 4, the installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion 3 that is lockably connected to a first locking portion 2 provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion 5 that is lockably connected to a third locking portion 4 provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

[0014] Furthermore, in the installation body described in claim 5, the installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion 3 that is lockably connected to a first locking portion 2 provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion 5 that is lockably connected to a third locking portion 4 provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

[0015] In addition, in the installation body described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the installation body 1 is characterized in that a plurality of ventilation holes 1c penetrating vertically are provided in the placement surface portion 1a.

[0016] The present invention also relates to the laying body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the placement surface portion 1a is provided with an anti-slip portion 6 that prevents the placed object from slipping. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] Because the present invention is constructed as described above, it can be stacked in an extremely compact manner, making it an extremely convenient installation structure that has never been seen before. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a leg portion 1b of the present embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the case where the installation bodies 1 according to the present embodiment are placed one on top of the other. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the case where the installation bodies 1 according to the present embodiment are overlapped with each other. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating the leg portions 1b when the laying bodies 1 according to this embodiment are placed one on top of the other. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the case where installation bodies 1 according to the present embodiment are connected to each other. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be briefly described with reference to the drawings, illustrating the operation of the present invention.

[0020] In this device, when the bases 1 are stacked together with their bottom surfaces facing each other so that the four outer edges of each base are aligned, the legs 1b of each base 1 are positioned so that they do not interfere with each other.As a result, the bases 1 can be stacked together in a compact, thin state (with the distance between the supporting surfaces 1a as close as possible), which is very convenient when, for example, packaging, storing, or transporting. [Example]

[0021] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] This embodiment is a bed 1 having a placement surface 1a on the upper surface and protruding legs 1b on the lower surface. In this embodiment, the size, strength, etc. are set as a slatted bed that is used by connecting a plurality of beds together and placing bedding such as a futon or mattress on the placement surface 1a as a placement object, as will be described later. However, the application is not limited to slatted beds, and the bed can also be used as a draining slatted bed installed on the floor of a bathtub or on a balcony, or as a slatted bed (pallet) for placing items on the floor of a closet or warehouse, and any other configuration that exhibits the characteristics of this embodiment can be adopted as appropriate.

[0023] The installation body 1 is a plate-like body having a rectangular shape in plan view, formed from an appropriate synthetic resin material as shown in Figures 1 to 5, and in this embodiment, the outer edge is formed into a rectangular shape in plan view that is long in the front-to-back direction, and has a left side portion 1A and a right side portion 1B consisting of opposing long sides on the left and right, and a front side portion 1C and a rear side portion 1D consisting of opposing short sides on the front and back.

[0024] Specifically, the upper surface of the installation body 1 is configured as a mounting surface 1a, and a large number of rectangular ventilation holes 1c that penetrate vertically through the mounting surface 1a are arranged vertically and horizontally (in a grid pattern).

[0025] Therefore, when the installation body 1 is laid on a surface (floor surface), good breathability is ensured and it functions as a slatted floor.

[0026] Furthermore, the dimensions (length x width) of the placement surface 1a of the installation body 1, when arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the installation body 1 is the front-to-back direction, are equivalent to the size of a single bed (length x width = approximately 200 cm x approximately 100 cm) when a total of six pieces are lined up in two rows left to right and three rows front to back, and furthermore, when a total of nine pieces are lined up in three rows left to right and three rows front to back, the dimensions are equivalent to the size of a double bed (length x width = approximately 200 cm x approximately 150 cm) (length x width = approximately 50 cm x approximately 669 cm).

[0027] The placing surface 1a is provided with an anti-slip portion 6 that prevents the placed object from slipping.

[0028] This anti-slip portion 6 is a convex curved body that is circular in plan view and made of a synthetic resin material with moderate friction resistance, as shown in Figures 1, 3, and 7.It is provided in a protruding state from the surface of the support surface portion 1a at positions (four locations) near the four corners of the installation body 1, and is configured to provide an anti-slip effect for objects placed on the support surface portion 1a.

[0029] In addition, as shown in Figure 2, frame-shaped reinforcing ribs 1d are provided on the underside of the laying body 1 along the left side 1A, right side 1B, front side 1C and rear side 1D of the laying body 1, and inside these frame-shaped reinforcing ribs 1d, bar-shaped reinforcing ribs 1d are arranged side by side at intervals in the left-right direction so as to be erected between the front side 1C and rear side 1D.These reinforcing ribs 1d that form part of the underside give the laying body 1 appropriate rigidity despite being a plate-like body made of synthetic resin, and also form a ventilation space on the underside.

[0030] The laying body 1 has a plurality of legs 1b protruding from its underside.

[0031] 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, the legs 1b are hollow structures (rectangular cylindrical bodies) that are integrally formed protruding from the underside and are surrounded by ribs that are taller than the reinforcing ribs 1d, and in this embodiment, a total of fourteen legs 1b are provided at appropriate intervals, and there are types that are square or L-shaped when viewed from the bottom. Note that the legs 1b may not be hollow, but may be so-called solid columnar bodies that are solid inside.

[0032] In addition, when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer peripheries match, the leg parts 1b of each installation body 1 are arranged in a positional relationship (a relationship of arrangement and shape (irregular shape) that does not butt against each other) so that they do not interfere with each other. In this embodiment, the case where the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer peripheries match refers to the first case where the left side 1A of one installation body 1 faces the right side 1B of the other installation body 1, and the right side 1B of one installation body 1 faces the left side 1A of the other installation body 1, and the front side 1C of one installation body 1 faces the front side 1C of the other installation body 1, and the rear side 1D of one installation body 1 faces the rear side 1D of the other installation body 1, and other cases where one installation body 1 is stacked with its This means a first case in which the left side 1A of one installation body 1 and the left side 1A of the other installation body 1 are opposite each other, and the right side 1B of one installation body 1 and the right side 1B of the other installation body 1 are opposite each other, and the front side 1C of one installation body 1 and the rear side 1D of the other installation body 1 are opposite each other, and the rear side 1D of one installation body 1 and the front side 1C of the other installation body 1 are opposite each other, and in either case, the legs 1b of each installation body 1 that achieves a compact stacked state are configured to be in a positional relationship that does not interfere with each other.

[0033] In other words, multiple legs 1b are provided at appropriate intervals on the underside of the installation body 1, and when the installation bodies 1 are stacked facing each other with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer edges match, the legs 1b of one installation body 1 are arranged to be positioned between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 (i.e., the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 are arranged to be positioned between the legs 1b of one installation body 1), and furthermore, the legs 1b of one installation body 1 are arranged to be fitted into recesses formed between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 (i.e., the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 are arranged to be fitted into recesses formed between the legs 1b of one installation body 1) (see Figures 7 and 8).

[0034] In addition, in this embodiment, when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body match, the lower end grounding portions 1b' of some of the dispersed leg portions 1b of one installation body 1 abut against the underside of the other installation body 1 in the recesses provided between the legs 1 of the other installation body 1 (in other words, the lower end grounding portions 1b' of some of the dispersed leg portions 1b of the other installation body 1 abut against the underside of the one installation body 1 in the recesses provided between the legs 1 of the one installation body 1).

[0035] In this embodiment, the lower end ground contact portions 1b' of some of the leg portions 1b (six in total: four at the four corners and two in the center) are configured to have appropriate elasticity.

[0036] Specifically, this elastic lower end ground contact portion 1b' is constructed by detachably fitting a ground contact member made of synthetic resin (elastomer) with moderate elasticity (moderate frictional resistance) into a square frame-shaped portion provided on the leg portion 1b.

[0037] Therefore, not only does it provide anti-slip and scratch-preventing properties for the surface (floor) on which it is laid, but when two installation bodies 1 are stacked together with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer edges match, the lower end ground contact portion 1b' of each leg 1b on which the ground contact member of one installation body 1 is provided elastically abuts against the underside (reinforcing rib 1d) of that installation body 1 in the recess provided between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 (in other words, the lower end ground contact portion 1b' of each leg 1b on which the ground contact member of the other installation body 1 is provided elastically abuts against the underside (reinforcing rib 1d) of that installation body 1 in the recess provided between the legs 1b of the one installation body 1), resulting in a good, rattling-free stacked state.

[0038] In this embodiment, only the lower end ground contact portions 1b' of some of the legs 1b are provided with ground contact members, but it is also possible to provide ground contact members on all the lower end ground contact portions 1b'.

[0039] Further, a moving roller (not shown) is detachably provided on the leg 1b of the installation body 1, and the rolling direction of the moving roller can be changed by 90 degrees.

[0040] Furthermore, a plurality of installation bodies 1 according to this embodiment are prepared, and these installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable in a horizontally parallel state in the front, rear, left and right directions (see FIG. 9).

[0041] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 5, of the front, rear, left and right side portions 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D of the installation body 1, a second locking portion 3 to which a first locking portion 2 provided on the left side portion 1A is lockably connected is provided on the right side portion 1B, and a fourth locking portion 5 to which a third locking portion 4 provided on the front side portion 1C is lockably connected is provided on the rear side portion 1D.

[0042] The engagement between the first locking portion 2 and the second locking portion 3 is a vertical concave-convex engagement, and this vertical concave-convex engagement is configured to connect the laying bodies 1 together in a way that makes them unable to be separated in the left-right direction.

[0043] That is, one of the first locking portion 2 and the second locking portion 3 is a dovetail-shaped convex portion having a length in the vertical direction, and the other is a dovetail-shaped concave portion. In this embodiment, the first locking portion 2 is a dovetail-shaped concave portion and is provided in multiple (three) locations in a downward-opening state at the front and rear positions of the left side portion 1A, and the second locking portion 3 is a dovetail-shaped convex portion and is provided in multiple (three locations) locations in an upward-protruding state at the front and rear positions of the right side portion 1B, and is configured so that the first locking portion 2 can be fitted over the second locking portion 3 to engage with the concave and convex portions.

[0044] On the other hand, similar to the engagement between the first engagement portion 2 and the second engagement portion 3 described above, the engagement between the third engagement portion 4 and the fourth engagement portion 5 is an upward and downward concave and convex engagement, and due to this upward and downward concave and convex engagement, the laying bodies 1 are configured to be connected to each other in a state in which they cannot be separated in the forward and backward directions.

[0045] That is, one of the third locking portion 4 and the fourth locking portion 5 is a dovetail-shaped convex portion having a length in the vertical direction, and the other is a dovetail-shaped concave portion. In this embodiment, the third locking portion 4 is a dovetail-shaped concave portion that is provided in multiple (two) locations on the left and right sides of the front edge portion 1C with an open downward position, and the fourth locking portion 5 is a dovetail-shaped convex portion that is provided in multiple (two) locations on the left and right sides of the rear edge portion 1D with an upward protruding position, and is configured so that the third locking portion 4 can be fitted over the fourth locking portion 5 to lock with the concave and convex portions.

[0046] In addition, when the installation body 1 is square in shape when viewed from above, the first locking portion 2 of one installation body 1 and the fourth locking portion 5 of another installation body 1 can be locked together by a concave-convex structure, and the third locking portion 4 of one installation body 1 and the second locking portion 3 of another installation body 1 can be locked together by a concave-convex structure.In addition, in order to explain the positions of the first locking portion 2, second locking portion 3, third locking portion 4 and fourth locking portion 5 provided on the installation body 1, which will be described later, the front, back, left and right of the installation body 1 are defined as shown in Figure 3, but the characteristics of this embodiment can also be demonstrated when the opposing long sides are defined as the front side and rear side, and the opposing short sides are defined as the left side and right side.

[0047] Since this embodiment is configured as described above, when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that the four outer edges of each body match, the legs 1b of each installation body 1 are positioned so that they do not interfere with each other; specifically, as shown in Figures 6, 7, and 8, the legs 1b of one installation body 1 are positioned between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 (the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 are positioned between the legs 1b of one installation body 1), and the legs 1b of one installation body 1 are fitted into and arranged in the recesses provided between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 (the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 are fitted into and arranged in the recesses provided between the legs 1b of one installation body 1).

[0048] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the laying bodies 1 can be stacked together in a compact manner with a small thickness (the distance between the placement surfaces 1a is as close as possible), which is very convenient for packaging, storage, and transportation, for example.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the installation bodies 1 are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body match, the lower end grounding portion 1b' of the leg 1b of one installation body 1 is arranged in a recess between the legs 1b of the other installation body 1 so as to abut against the underside of that installation body 1, thereby achieving a good stacking state without any rattling.

[0050] In addition, in this embodiment, the lower end ground contact portions 1b' of the legs 1b are made of a material having a suitable degree of elasticity, so that an even more stable and favorable stacking state can be achieved.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the installation bodies 1 are configured to be connectable to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, the second locking part 3 that locks and connects with the first locking part 2 provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and the fourth locking part 5 that locks and connects with the third locking part 4 provided on the front side is provided on the rear side, so the installation bodies 1 can be connected to each other in the front, back, left and right directions to suit the user's purposes, such as the size, shape and layout of the installation location where the installation body 1 will be installed.In other words, it can be used vertically or horizontally depending on the purpose of use.

[0052] In addition, in this embodiment, the base 1 is a slatted floor having a plurality of ventilation holes 1c that penetrate vertically through the support surface 1a, so that not only can objects be placed on it, but it also provides good ventilation and good usability.

[0053] In addition, in this embodiment, the leg 1b is provided with a lower end ground contact portion 1b' (ground contact member) and a movable roller that can be attached and detached, so the installation body 1 can be used in two states: a movable state with the movable roller attached, and a fixed state with the ground contact member attached (such as a bed).

[0054] Furthermore, in this embodiment, if rollers for movement are provided on the underside of the installation body 1, when the installation location is, for example, a storage space such as a closet or cupboard, or the space under a bed, it will be easy to take things in and out of these spaces, and the rolling direction of the rollers can be changed by 90 degrees, so the movement direction can be set to suit the installation location. In this embodiment, by using rollers instead of casters as the structure that enables the installation body 1 to be moved, the overall height of the installation body 1 can be lowered, making it effective for use in spaces with height restrictions, such as the space under a bed mentioned above.

[0055] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the specific configuration of each component can be designed as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 Installation body 1a Placement surface 1b Legs 1b' Lower end grounding part 1c Ventilation hole 2 First locking part 3 Second locking part 4 Third locking part 5 Fourth locking part 6 Anti-slip part

Claims

1. A laying body having a mounting surface on the upper surface and legs protruding from the lower surface, wherein the laying body is rectangular in shape when viewed from above, and when the laying bodies are stacked with their lower surfaces facing each other so that the four outer edges of each body match, the legs of each of the laying bodies are positioned so that they do not interfere with each other.

2. The installation body according to claim 1, wherein the legs are provided in plurality, and when the installation bodies are stacked with the undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body coincide, the legs of one installation body are positioned between the legs of the other installation body.

3. In the installation body described in claim 1, the leg portions are provided in plurality, and when the installation bodies are stacked with the undersides facing each other so that the four outer peripheries of each body match, the leg portions of one installation body are arranged to fit into recesses provided between the legs of the other installation body.

4. A laying body as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when the laying bodies are stacked with their undersides facing each other so that their four outer peripheries match, the lower end grounding portion of the leg of one of the laying bodies is arranged in a recess provided between the legs of the other laying body and is configured to abut against the underside of the other laying body.

5. 5. The cable laying structure according to claim 4, wherein the lower end ground-contacting portions of the legs are made of a material having a suitable degree of elasticity.

6. The installation body described in any one of claims 1 to 3 is configured so that the installation bodies can be connected to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion that locks and connects with the first locking portion provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion that locks and connects with the third locking portion provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

7. The installation body according to claim 4 is configured so that the installation bodies can be connected to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion that locks and connects with the first locking portion provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion that locks and connects with the third locking portion provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

8. The installation body described in claim 5 is configured so that the installation bodies can be connected to each other in the front, back, left and right directions, and of the front, back, left and right sides, a second locking portion that locks and connects with the first locking portion provided on the left side is provided on the right side, and a fourth locking portion that locks and connects with the third locking portion provided on the front side is provided on the rear side.

9. 4. The installation body according to claim 1, wherein the installation body has a plurality of ventilation holes that penetrate vertically through the placement surface portion.

10. 4. The laying body according to claim 1, wherein the placing surface portion is provided with an anti-slip portion that prevents the placed object from slipping.

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