Rotating storage container and its mounting device

Abstract

The present invention provides a rotating storage container equipped with partition plates, which simplifies the mounting hardware for installation on shelves or walls, reduces the number of parts, and allows for installation in various locations. [Solution] The storage container 1 is rotatable thanks to a mounting device 30 that is fixed to the shelf space or wall surface. The mounting device 30 consists of a bracket 31 with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter 37 that can be fitted into the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the bracket 31. The mounting position of the bracket 31 to the adapter 37 can be easily changed, and thereby the mounting position on the shelf or wall surface can also be easily changed. The storage container 1 is equipped with a removable partition plate 20 inside, allowing the layout inside the storage container 1 to be freely changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a rotatable storage container for storing small items, which is attached to a shelf, a wall, etc., and an attachment device thereof.

Background Art

[0002] For example, as in the conventional example shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, by using the space between the shelf board 61 and another shelf board (not shown), a rotatable storage member 50 for storing small items such as keys and accessories is attached to the shelf 60 separately from the shelf board.

[0003] However, when attaching the storage member 50 to the back surface 62 of the shelf board 61 or the side wall surface 63 of the shelf 60, different and separate attachment devices are required.

[0004] For example, when attaching the storage member 50 to the side wall surface 63 of the shelf 60, as shown in FIG. 7, an L-shaped bracket 53, a screw 52 for attaching it to the wall surface 63, a bearing 55 inserted into the through hole 54, and a screw 51 for rotatably attaching the storage member 50 to the bracket 53 and fastening it to the upper part of the bracket are required.

[0005] Also, when attaching the storage member 50 to the back surface 62 of the shelf board 61, as shown in FIG. 9, a fixing member 56 having a screw hole for fastening the screw 51 for fixing the storage member 50, a screw 57 for attaching the fixing member 56 to the back surface 62 of the shelf board 61, a bearing 55 inserted into the through hole 54 of the storage member 50, and a screw 51 for fastening the bearing 55 and the screw hole of the fixing member 56 are required.

[0006] Thus, in the conventional rotatable storage member, if it can be attached to both the back surface 62 of the shelf board 61 and the side wall surface 63 of the shelf 60, the number of parts such as fasteners becomes considerably large, and unused members remain, resulting in extra cost. Also, when it is desired to change the attachment position of the storage container, those devices have to be stored, which is troublesome.

[0007] Furthermore, the interior of the storage compartment 58 is spacious and lacks dividers, which can be inconvenient as small items can become cluttered or even shift around. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the first object of this invention is to provide a rotating storage container and its mounting device that combines the back surface of the bottom plate of the shelf and the device for attaching it to the shelf or the side wall of the room into a single unit, thereby reducing the number of parts of the mounting device, eliminating waste, and making it easy to attach to the shelf.

[0009] Another objective of this invention is to provide a rotating storage container that allows for organized storage of small items according to their size by providing partition plates inside the container, and also allows for changes in the layout when the items being stored change, by making it possible to freely adjust the spacing between the partition plates. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To solve the above problems, the first feature of the rotatable storage container according to the present invention is that it is a storage container that can be rotatably attached to a shelf space or wall surface, wherein the storage container is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape with orthogonal peripheral walls, an axis is formed at the corner formed by the orthogonal peripheral walls, and a mounting device is attached to the axis to pivotally support the storage container and allow it to rotate horizontally, the mounting device is fixed to the shelf or wall surface, and the storage container is equipped with a removable partition plate inside.

[0011] Furthermore, a second feature of the rotatable storage container according to the present invention is that the partition plate is provided with engagement grooves at both ends, and that the opposing peripheral wall surfaces of the storage container are provided with engagement pieces that engage with the engagement grooves.

[0012] Furthermore, a third feature of the rotating storage container according to the present invention is that the ends of the partition plates are formed in a triangular shape.

[0013] Furthermore, a fourth feature of the rotating storage container according to the present invention is that the mounting device consists of a bracket with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter that can be fitted into the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, the first feature of the mounting device for a rotatable storage container according to the present invention is that it is a mounting device for a storage container that can be rotatably attached to a shelf space or a wall surface, The mounting device consists of a bracket with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter that can be fitted into the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the bracket. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to this invention, the underside of the shelf's bottom plate and the mounting hardware for the shelf or indoor wall are combined into a single unit, reducing the number of mounting hardware parts and eliminating waste. This allows for lower costs. Furthermore, by employing an adapter that can be mounted to the bracket in both horizontal and vertical directions, the mounting direction to the shelf or wall can be easily changed.

[0016] Furthermore, by installing dividers inside the storage container, it is now possible to organize and store small items according to their type. In addition, the direction and spacing of these dividers can be freely adjusted, making it possible to change the layout when the items being stored change, thus improving the usability of the storage container. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is an exploded perspective view of the rotating storage container according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is an enlarged perspective view of the mounting device for the rotating storage container according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of Example 1. [Figure 4] It is a plan view of Example 2. [Figure 5] It is a right side view of Example 1. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view of Example 2. [Figure 7] It is a side sectional view showing a state when attaching the storage member of the conventional example to the side wall surface of the shelf. [Figure 8] It is a plan view of the storage member of the conventional example. [Figure 9] It is a side sectional view showing a state when attaching the storage member of the conventional example to the back surface of the shelf board.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the figure, 1 is the main body of the rotatable storage container according to the present embodiment. The rotatable storage container 1 according to the present embodiment is a storage container that is horizontally rotatably attached to the space between the shelf boards of the shelf, the shelf, or the wall surface of the room.

[0019] The storage container 1 is entirely made of plastic. The bottom plate 2 is surrounded by each peripheral wall, and the peripheral walls 3 and 4 are formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plane where they are orthogonal. In the illustrated example, the peripheral walls 3 and 4, and the peripheral walls 5 and 6 are formed to have the same length. The peripheral walls 5 and 6 are connected via the peripheral wall 7 that extends obliquely in the plane direction, and are directly connected to the peripheral walls 3 and 4, respectively.

[0020] At the corner where the peripheral walls 3 and 4 are orthogonally formed, a substantially cylindrical and thick shaft holding portion 8 is formed in the vertical direction toward the inside of the storage container 1. A metal shaft 9 is axially mounted in the hole of the shaft holding portion 8. The shaft 9 projects vertically from the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the shaft holding portion 8. Although the shaft 9 is preferably made of metal for strength reasons, it may be integrally formed with the entire plastic container.

[0021] On the inner sides of the opposing peripheral walls 3 and 6, and peripheral walls 4 and 5, engaging pieces 10 for fixing the partition plate 20 are formed at opposing positions. In the illustrated example, there are three of each.

[0022] The lengths between peripheral wall 3 and peripheral wall 6, and between peripheral wall 4 and peripheral wall 5, are formed to be the same length. This is to allow the use of partition panels 20 of the same length. Therefore, there are three partition panels 20 of the same length and specifications.

[0023] In the illustrated example, the partition plate 20 has an inverted T-shaped extending body 21 and triangular end faces 22 at both ends. The end faces 22 have engagement grooves 23 that engage with the engagement piece 10, and the partition plate 20 is fixed by fitting the engagement grooves 23 onto the engagement piece 10.

[0024] Furthermore, since the partition plate 20 is fixed by fitting the engaging groove 23 into the engaging piece 10, it can be freely removed, and the number, direction, and position of the partition plates 20 can be freely adjusted to suit one's own preferences.

[0025] In the illustrated example, the end face 22 is formed in a triangular shape, but it is not limited to this as long as an engagement groove 23 can be formed, and the shape can be anything, such as a rectangular shape.

[0026] In the figure, 30 is a mounting device for attaching and fixing the storage container 1 to the underside of the bottom plate of the shelf, the shelf itself, or an indoor wall. The mounting device 30 consists of a bracket 31 with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter 37 that can be fitted onto the horizontal upper surface 32, the horizontal lower surface 33, and the vertical surface 34 of the bracket 31.

[0027] The upper horizontal surface 32 and lower horizontal surface 33 of the bracket 31 are each provided with bearing holes 35 for inserting and supporting the shaft 9. Additionally, screw holes 32a and 33a are formed approximately in the center of the upper horizontal surface 32 and lower horizontal surface 33, respectively, for fixing the mounting fixture 30 to the underside of the shelf's bottom plate, the shelf itself, or an indoor wall. In the illustrated example, 32a has a smaller diameter, while 33a has a larger diameter. This allows for varying screw sizes depending on the object being mounted, and the orientation can be reversed depending on the object being mounted. A similar screw hole 34a is also provided approximately in the center of the vertical surface 34.

[0028] The recessed portion 36 is a connecting portion from the horizontal upper surface 32 to the vertical surface 34, and a connecting portion from the horizontal lower surface 33 to the vertical surface 34, and is formed to be narrower in width compared to other parts.

[0029] The adapter 37 is a component for attaching the storage container 1 to the underside of the shelf's bottom plate, the shelf itself, or an indoor wall, while holding the bracket 31. In the illustrated example, it is roughly capsule-shaped in plan view, with the upper part forming a bracket holding portion 38 and the lower part forming a screw-fastening portion 39.

[0030] The screw-fastening portion 39 is formed to be thicker than the bracket-holding portion 38, and has a groove 40 approximately in its center, with a hole 41 drilled approximately in the center of the groove 38. The groove 40 is intended to prevent the screw head from protruding.

[0031] The bracket holding portion 38 has a plate-shaped holding base 42 for holding the bracket 31, and on both lower sides there are guide grooves 43 that extend upward from the upper end of the screw fastening portion 39. The guide grooves 43 are formed to the same height as the thickness of the horizontal upper surface 32, horizontal lower surface 33, and vertical surface 34 of the bracket 31, and the depth of the grooves is also formed and arranged so that they can be inserted into each other.

[0032] Furthermore, when the bracket 31 is attached to the bracket holding portion 38, a screw hole 42a is drilled at the positions corresponding to the screw holes 32a, 33a, and 34a, so as to penetrate them.

[0033] The bracket 31 is attached to the adapter 37 by inserting either side of the horizontal upper surface 32, horizontal lower surface 33, or vertical surface 34 into the guide groove 43 from one of the recesses 36. When any of the horizontal upper surface 32, horizontal lower surface 33, or vertical surface 34 comes into contact with the upper end 44 of the screw fastening portion 39, the screw hole 42a of the adapter 37 and the screw holes 32a, 33a, and 34a pass through each other. By tightening the screws from the screw holes 32a, 33a, and 34a sides, and also by tightening the screws through the screw hole 41 of the screw fastening portion 39, the shelf or the like and the mounting device 30 are fixed together.

[0034] Then, by inserting the shaft 9 of the storage container 1 into the bearing hole 35 of the mounting fixture 30 which is fixed to the shelf or the like, the shaft 9 is pivotally supported in the bearing hole 35, and the storage container 1 becomes rotatable in the horizontal direction. [Examples]

[0035] Figures 3 to 5 show Example 1 of an embodiment according to the present invention. In Example 1, the bracket 31 is held in a state where its vertical surface 34 is in contact with the holding surface 42 of the adapter 37. In this case, the mounting fixture 30 is fixed to the wall surface between the shelves of the shelf or to an indoor wall. [Examples]

[0036] Figure 6 shows Example 2 of an embodiment according to the present invention. Example 2 shows a state in which the horizontal upper surface 32 of the bracket 31 is in contact with the holding surface 42 of the adapter 37. In this case, the mounting device 30 is fixed to the underside of the bottom surface of the shelf board of the shelf.

[0037] As described above, by varying the mounting configurations of the bracket 31 and adapter 37 of the mounting fixture 30, the rotatable storage container can be used in various locations on shelves and walls, which is expected to increase convenience. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1…Storage container 9... Axis 10…Engaging piece 20... Partition board 30… Mounting fixtures 31…Bracket 32…Horizontal top surface 33…Horizontal lower surface 34...Vertical plane 35...Bearing hole 37…Adapter 38…Bracket holding part 39... Screw fastening part 43… Guide groove

Claims

1. A storage container that can be rotatably mounted on a shelf or wall, The storage container is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape with orthogonal peripheral walls. An axis is formed at the corner formed by the aforementioned orthogonal peripheral walls, and a mounting device is attached to the axis, which is pivotally supported, allowing the storage container to rotate horizontally. This mounting device is fixed to a shelf or wall. Furthermore, the storage container is equipped with a removable partition plate inside. A rotating storage container characterized by [feature].

2. The aforementioned partition plate is provided with engaging grooves at both ends. Furthermore, each of the opposing peripheral wall surfaces of the storage container is provided with an engaging piece that engages with the engaging groove. A rotating storage container according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The end of the partition plate is formed in a triangular shape. A rotating storage container characterized by [feature].

4. The aforementioned mounting device consists of a bracket with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter that can be fitted into the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the bracket. A rotating storage container characterized by [feature].

5. A mounting device for storage containers that can be rotatably attached to shelf space or wall surface, The aforementioned mounting device consists of a bracket with a U-shaped cross-section and an adapter that can be fitted into the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the bracket. A mounting device for a rotating storage container, characterized by the following features.

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