Lift counter

Abstract

To provide an elevating type counter with a simple an inexpensive structure, which facilitates adjustment of a top board height position in response to a standing state and sitting state of a user and also can restrict lower limbs of a person for a customer service and a user from being exposed to others.SOLUTION: An elevating type counter 1 includes a top board 2 and a support body 3. A damper 24 and an elevating unit 25 are arranged between the top board and the support body. The elevating unit 25 includes: a regulation mechanism 26 for regulating lowering of the top board with respect to the support body; and operation parts (release buttons 27) for releasing the regulation of lowering of the top board by the regulation mechanism. An elevating modesty panel 11 is suspended from the top board. The support body has a pair of side plates 13 and a support modesty panel 14. The support modesty panel is arranged to face the elevating modesty panel in a front and rear direction Q when the top board is elevated / lowered between the uppermost position A and the lowermost position B.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a liftable counter, and more particularly to a liftable counter capable of adjusting the height position of a top plate.

Background Art

[0002] As a conventional counter, for example, one used in a dispensing pharmacy is generally known. In a dispensing pharmacy, a person serving customers (such as a pharmacist) provides information and guidance on pharmaceuticals to users and then sells and dispenses the pharmaceuticals. In the counter used in a dispensing pharmacy, the sale and dispensing of pharmaceuticals are often carried out with the person serving customers and the user standing. That is, the height of the top plate of the counter is set to a value suitable for a standing user (for example, 1000 mm from the floor surface, etc.). This height of the top plate is too high for a user sitting in a wheelchair. Therefore, the emergence of a liftable counter whose height position of the top plate can be easily adjusted is desired. Furthermore, in the counter used in a dispensing pharmacy, it is desirable to suppress the exposure of the lower limbs of the person serving customers and the user to the surroundings. In addition to the counter used in a dispensing pharmacy, the above-described demands also occur substantially in the same manner in counters used in, for example, bank teller windows, public facilities, medical facilities, nursing facilities, and the like.

[0003] Here, Patent Document 1 discloses a liftable counter including a fixed counter 2 and a liftable counter 3 facing the fixed counter 2. The fixed counter 2 has a fixed top plate 6 and a lift support member 14 that can be extended and retracted by a drive motor, and the liftable counter 3 has a lift top plate 16 that is lifted and lowered by the lift support member 14 (see paragraphs

[0018] , FIGS. 11 and 12 of Patent Document 1).

[0004] However, in the liftable counter of Patent Document 1, since it includes a fixed counter and a liftable counter, a situation may occur where the height positions of the top plates of the respective counters are different (see FIG. 12 of Patent Document 1), and it may be difficult to smoothly perform customer service. Furthermore, in the elevating counter of Patent Document 1, since the elevating support member is operated by a drive motor, the structure becomes complex and expensive. On the other hand, it is also conceivable to manually turn the handle to adjust the height position of the top plate or manually change the mounting position of the top plate to adjust the height position of the top plate, but in that case, the elevating operation becomes complicated.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide an elevating counter with a simple and inexpensive structure that can easily adjust the height position of the top plate according to the standing and sitting states of the user, and can suppress the exposure of the lower limbs of the customer service staff and the user to the surroundings.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The present invention is as follows. 1. An elevating counter including a top plate and a support body that supports the top plate, a damper that applies an upward biasing force to the top plate is provided between the top plate and the support body, and an elevating unit that supports the top plate so as to be vertically movable with respect to the support body is provided, the elevating unit includes a regulating mechanism that regulates the lowering of the top plate with respect to the support body, and an operation unit for releasing the regulation of the lowering of the top plate by the regulating mechanism, an elevating curtain plate extending over the lateral width of the top plate in the left-right direction is suspended from the top plate, the support body has a pair of side plates that are erected on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate from the left and right directions, and a support curtain plate that is spanned between the pair of side plates. The lifting counter is characterized in that the support curtain board is provided so as to face the lifting curtain board in the front-rear direction when the top board moves up and down between the uppermost position and the lowermost position. 2. A first partition board is detachably attached to a side edge portion of the side plate, The lifting counter according to 1. above, wherein a second partition board is detachably attached to upper edge portions of the side plate and the first partition board. 3. The damper is provided between a central portion in the left-right direction of the top board and the support curtain board, The lifting counter according to 1. or 2. above, wherein the lifting unit is provided between both end portions in the left-right direction of the top board and the side plate or the support curtain board. 4. The lifting counter according to any one of 1. to 3. above, wherein a release button as the operation portion is arranged on an upper surface of the top board. 5. The lifting counter according to 4. above, wherein a handle is provided adjacent to the release button in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the top board. 6. The support body includes a reinforcing plate attached to the pair of side walls and the support curtain board so as to face the top board in the up-down direction. The lifting counter according to any one of 1. to 5. above. 7. The lifting counter according to any one of 1. to 6. above, wherein a locking mechanism for restricting the upward movement of the top board is provided between the top board and the side plate when the top board is in the lowermost position. 8. The lifting counter according to any one of 1. to 7. above, which is used in a dispensing pharmacy.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the elevating counter of the present invention, a damper that applies an upward biasing force to the top plate is provided between the top plate and the support, and an elevating unit that supports the top plate so as to be movable up and down with respect to the support is provided. The elevating unit includes a restricting mechanism that restricts the downward movement of the top plate with respect to the support, and an operation unit for releasing the restriction of the downward movement of the top plate by the restricting mechanism. Thereby, when the top plate is pushed down in the operating state of the operation unit, the top plate is lowered, and when the top plate is pulled up in the non-operating state or the operating state of the operation unit, the top plate is raised. Therefore, the height position of the top plate can be easily adjusted according to the standing and sitting states of the user. In addition, since the top plate is manually lifted and lowered, a simple and inexpensive structure can be achieved compared to a conventional one in which the top plate is electrically lifted and lowered.

[0009] Furthermore, according to the elevating counter of the present invention, an elevating curtain plate extending over the lateral width of the top plate in the left-right direction is suspended from the top plate, and the support includes a pair of side plates standing on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate from the left and right directions, and a support curtain plate spanned between the pair of side plates. The support curtain plate is provided so as to face the elevating curtain plate in the front-rear direction when the top plate moves up and down between the uppermost position and the lowermost position. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the exposure of the lower limbs of the user and the personnel receiving customers to the surroundings by the elevating curtain plate, the support curtain plate, and the pair of side plates.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0010] The present invention will be further described in the following detailed description with reference to a non-limiting example of a typical embodiment according to the present invention and referring to the plurality of drawings mentioned, wherein like reference numerals indicate like parts throughout several views of the drawings.

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MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0011] The matters shown here are illustrative and for exemplarily explaining embodiments of the present invention, and are described for the purpose of providing an explanation that is considered to be most effective and easy to understand for the principles and conceptual features of the present invention. In this regard, it is not intended to show the structural details of the present invention to an extent exceeding what is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the present invention, and it is to clarify for those skilled in the art how some forms of the present invention are actually embodied by the description combined with the drawings.

[0012] The elevating counter according to this embodiment is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, an elevating counter 1 including a top plate 2 and a support 3 that supports the top plate 2. Between the top plate 2 and the support 3, a damper 24 that applies an upward biasing force to the top plate 2 is provided, and an elevating unit 25 that supports the top plate 2 so as to be vertically movable with respect to the support 3 is provided. The elevating unit 25 includes a regulating mechanism 26 that regulates the downward movement of the top plate 2 with respect to the support 3, and an operation unit 27 for releasing the regulation of the downward movement of the top plate 2 by the regulating mechanism 26. Furthermore, a lifting curtain plate 11 extending across the lateral width in the left - right direction P of the top plate 2 is suspended from the top plate 2. The support 3 has a pair of side plates 13 that are erected on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate 2 from the left - right direction P, and a support curtain plate 14 spanned between the pair of side plates 13. The support curtain plate 14 is provided so as to face the lifting curtain plate 11 in the front - rear direction Q when the top plate 2 moves up and down between the uppermost position A and the lowermost position B.

[0013] There are no particular restrictions on the materials, shapes, sizes, etc. of the top plate 2, the lifting curtain plate 11, the side plates 3, and the support curtain plate 14. Each of these plates can be configured, for example, by laminating a decorative material on the surface of a base material. As the base material, for example, particle board, medium - density fiberboard (MDF), wood veneer, wood plywood, etc. can be used. Also, as the decorative material, for example, melamine resin, duropolymer resin, polyester resin, etc. can be used.

[0014] As the elevating counter 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, a first partition plate 17 is detachably attached to the side edge portion of the side plate 13, and a second partition plate 19 is detachably attached to the upper edge portions of the side plate 13 and the first partition plate 17. A form can be adopted. Thereby, a user can receive customer service in a space partitioned from the surroundings by the pair of side plates 13, the first partition plate 17, and the second partition plate 19. Further, when the elevating counter 1 is arranged against a wall or the like, a form in which the first and second partition plates 17 and 19 are not assembled to the side plate 13 at the wall can also be adopted. The material, shape, size, etc. of the first partition plate 17 are not particularly limited. The first partition plate 17 can be configured, for example, by laminating a decorative material on the surface of a base material in the same manner as the top plate 2 or the like. The material, shape, size, etc. of the second partition plate 19 are not particularly limited. The second partition plate 19 can be formed, for example, of a synthetic resin having translucency.

[0015] The structure, arrangement location, number, etc. of the damper 24 are not particularly limited. The damper 24 can be provided, for example, between the central portion of the top plate 2 in the left-right direction P and the support curtain plate 14 (see FIG. 3). Thereby, an urging force can be effectively applied to the top plate 2 by the damper 24. As the damper 24, for example, a gas type, an oil type, or the like can be used.

[0016] The structure, arrangement location, number, etc. of the elevating unit 25 are not particularly limited. The elevating unit 25 can be provided, for example, between both end portions of the top plate 2 in the left-right direction P and the side plate 13 or the support curtain plate 14 (see FIG. 3). Thereby, the elevation of the top plate 2 is smoothly guided by the left and right elevating units 25. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 for example, the lifting unit may include a support pipe 28 attached to the side plate 13 such that its axis extends in the vertical direction, and a lifting pipe 29 slidably supported in the axial direction of the support pipe 28 and attached to the top plate 2. A regulating mechanism 26 may be disposed within the support pipe 28 and / or the lifting pipe 29.

[0017] As the regulating mechanism 26, for example, it may be configured to regulate the upward and downward movement of the top plate 2 with respect to the support 3. However, from the perspective of operability and the like when adopting the later-described release button (operation unit) 27, it is preferably configured to regulate the downward movement of the top plate 2 with respect to the support 3 and allow the upward movement (see FIG. 8). In this case, when the top plate 2 is pushed down while the release button 27 is in the pressed state, the top plate 2 is lowered, and when the top plate 2 is pulled up while the release button 27 is in the non-pressed state, the top plate 2 is raised. Also, as the regulating mechanism 26, for example, a linear motion one-way clamper, a ratchet mechanism, a brake mechanism, a gas spring, etc. can be used.

[0018] The structure, arrangement location, number, etc. of the operation unit 27 are not particularly limited. As the operation unit 27, for example, a foot-operated operation unit or a lever operation unit may be adopted. However, from the perspective of operability, it is preferable to adopt the release button 27. Further, the release button 27 can be disposed, for example, within an operation hole 4 formed in the top plate 2 (see FIG. 2). In this case, for example, a handle 5 can be provided on the upper surface of the top plate 2 adjacent to the release button 27 in the front-rear direction Q. Thereby, since the top plate 2 can be pushed down or pulled up while holding the handle 5, the height position of the top plate 2 can be adjusted more easily.

[0019] As the present lift counter 1, for example, the support 3 can adopt a form (see FIG. 1) including a reinforcing plate 21 attached to a pair of side walls 13 and a support curtain plate 14 so as to face the top plate 2 in the vertical direction R. Thereby, the strength of the support 3 is enhanced. The material, shape, size, etc. of the reinforcing plate 21 are not particularly limited. The reinforcing plate 21 can be configured, for example, in the same manner as the top plate 2 or the like, by laminating a decorative material on the surface of a base material.

[0020] As the elevating counter 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a form can be adopted in which a locking mechanism 31 for restricting the upward movement of the top plate 2 when the top plate 2 is in the lowest descending position B is provided between the top plate 2 and the side plate 13. Thereby, since the upward movement of the top plate 2 located at the lowest descending position B is restricted by the locking mechanism 31, it is possible to prevent a user in a sitting state from accidentally raising the top plate 2. The locking mechanism 31 includes, for example, a movable mechanism 32 provided on one of the top plate 2 and the side plate 13, and an engaging portion 33 provided on the other. The movable mechanism 32 can include a movable portion 32a that is displaceable between a position where it engages with the engaging portion 33 and a position where it does not engage when the top plate 2 is in the lowest descending position B. As the engaging portion 33, for example, a hole portion, a hook portion, or the like can be used. Further, examples of the movable form of the movable portion 32a include sliding, rotating, and swiveling.

[0021] Note that the reference numerals of the respective configurations described in the above embodiment indicate the correspondence with the specific configurations described in the examples described later.

Examples

[0022] Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings by way of examples. In this example, as the "elevating counter" according to the present invention, the elevating counter 1 used in a dispensing pharmacy is exemplified (see FIG. 1). Further, in the drawings, the left - right direction of the elevating counter 1 is indicated by the symbol "P", the front - rear direction is indicated by the symbol "Q", and the up - down direction is indicated by the symbol "R".

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the elevating counter 1 according to this embodiment includes a top plate 2 and a support 3 that supports the top plate 2. This top plate 2 is elevated between a topmost position A (for example, 1000 mm from the floor surface, etc.) and a lowermost position B (for example, 720 mm from the floor surface, etc.) (see FIG. 9). Further, the top plate 2 is positioned at an arbitrary position between the topmost position A and the lowermost position B.

[0024] The top plate 2 is formed by laminating a decorative material such as melamine resin on a base material such as particle board. Also, the top plate 2 is formed in a rectangular shape. Further, operation holes 4 through which release buttons 27 (described later) are arranged are formed through both end portions of the top plate 2 in the left - right direction P (see FIG. 2). Also, handles 5 are provided at both end portions of the top plate 2 in the left - right direction P adjacent to the operation holes 4 in the front - rear direction Q. This handle 5 is arranged at a position closer to the edge on the customer - facing side of the top plate 2 than the operation hole 4. Further, wiring ports 7 are formed at both end portions of the top plate 2 in the left - right direction P inside the left - right direction from the operation holes 4. A cap 8 having a wiring hole 8a is attached to this wiring port 7.

[0025] An elevating curtain plate 11 extending across the width of the top plate 2 in the left - right direction P is suspended from the top plate 2. This elevating curtain plate 11 is formed by laminating a decorative material such as melamine resin on a base material such as particle board. Also, the elevating curtain plate 11 is formed in a rectangular shape. Further, the elevating curtain plate 11 is suspended from the middle portion of the top plate 2 in the front - rear direction Q. Furthermore, the elevating curtain plate 11 partitions the space below the top plate 2 in the front - rear direction Q.

[0026] The support 3 has a pair of side plates 13 that are erected on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate 2 from the left - right direction P, and a support curtain plate 14 spanned between the pair of side plates 13. This side plate 13 is formed by laminating a decorative material such as melamine resin on a base material such as particle board. Also, the side plate 13 is formed in a rectangular shape. Further, the side plate 13 is erected on the floor surface by an adjuster 15.

[0027] The support curtain board 14 is configured by laminating a decorative material such as a melamine resin on a base material such as a particle board. Further, the support curtain board 14 is formed in a rectangular shape. Further, the support curtain board 14 is erected on the floor surface by an adjuster 15. Furthermore, the support curtain board 14 partitions the space below the top board 2 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, the support curtain board 14 is provided so as to face the elevating curtain board 11 in the front-rear direction Q (that is, adjacent to the elevating curtain board 11 with a predetermined gap in the front-rear direction Q) when the top board 2 moves up and down between the uppermost position A and the lowermost position B (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Furthermore, the support curtain board 14 has a plate thickness thicker than that of the elevating curtain board 11.

[0028] A first partition plate 17 is detachably attached to the side edge portion of the side plate 13 by clips, screws, etc. not shown (see FIG. 7). This first partition plate 17 is configured by laminating a decorative material such as a melamine resin on a base material such as a particle board. Further, mounting grooves 18 for mounting the second partition plate 19 are formed at the upper edge portions of the side plate 13 and the first partition plate 17. The second partition plate 19 is detachably attached to the mounting grooves 18 of the side plate 13 and the first partition plate 17 by screws, etc. not shown. This second partition plate 19 is formed of a synthetic resin having translucency such as an acrylic resin.

[0029] The support 3 includes a reinforcing plate (intermediate plate) 21 attached to the pair of side walls 13 and the support curtain board 14 so as to face the top board 2 in the vertical direction R (see FIG. 1). This reinforcing plate 21 is configured by laminating a decorative material such as a melamine resin on a base material such as a particle board. Further, the reinforcing plate 21 is formed in a rectangular shape. Further, the reinforcing plate 21 is disposed in one space S (the space S on the customer-receiving side) partitioned in the front-rear direction Q by the elevating curtain board 11 and the support curtain board 14 in the space below the top board 2. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate 21 is provided with an insertion portion (specifically, a notch portion) 22 through which a damper 24 and an elevating unit 25 described later are inserted.

[0030] Between the top plate 2 and the support 3, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a gas damper 24 that applies an upward biasing force to the top plate 2 is provided. This damper 24 is provided between the central portion in the left-right direction of the top plate 2 and the support curtain plate 14. Further, the damper 24 is disposed in one of the above-described spaces S.

[0031] Between the top plate 2 and the support 3, a lifting unit 25 that supports the top plate 2 so as to be movable up and down with respect to the support 3 is provided. This lifting unit 25 is provided between both end portions in the left-right direction P of the top plate 2 and the side plate 13. Further, the lifting unit 25 is disposed in one of the above-described spaces S.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 8, the lifting unit 25 includes a regulating mechanism 26 that restricts the lowering of the top plate 2 with respect to the support 3 and allows the upward movement, and a release button (operation unit) 27 for releasing the restriction of the lowering of the top plate 2 by the regulating mechanism 26. Further, the lifting unit 25 includes a support pipe (specifically, a large-diameter elliptical pipe) 28 attached to the side plate 13 so that its axis is along the vertical direction, and a lifting pipe (specifically, a small-diameter elliptical pipe) 29 that is slidably supported in the axial direction by the support pipe 28 and attached to the top plate 2. The regulating mechanism 26 is disposed in each of these pipes 28 and 29.

[0033] The regulating mechanism 26 includes a support shaft 41 erected on the bottom wall of the support pipe 28, and a clamper (linear one-way clamper) 42 through which the support shaft 41 is inserted and attached to the lower end portion of the lifting pipe 29. This clamper 42 includes a roller 43 that contacts the outer peripheral surface of the support shaft 41, a retainer 44 that rotatably holds the roller 43, a clamper body 45 having a tapered surface 45a that sandwiches the roller 43 between the outer peripheral surface of the support shaft 41 on the inner peripheral side thereof, and a spring 46 interposed between the retainer 44 and the clamper body 45 and biasing the retainer 44 in a direction in which the roller 43 bites into the tapered surface 45a. Note that, as the clamper 42, for example, a product named "Quick Clamper" manufactured by Talk System Co., Ltd. can be adopted.

[0034] The release button 27 is provided at the upper end of the elevating unit 25 (specifically, the elevating pipe 29). This release button 27 is disposed within the operation hole 4 formed in the top plate 2. Further, the release button 27 is disposed at a position lower than the upper surface of the top plate 2 within the operation hole 4 in order to prevent misoperation. Further, a connecting portion 48 connected to the holder 44 hangs down from the release button 27.

[0035] In the regulating mechanism 26, when the release button 27 is not pressed, the roller 43 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral surface of the support shaft 41 and the tapered surface 45a of the clamper body 45. Therefore, the lowering of the clamper 42 with respect to the support shaft 41 (that is, the lowering of the top plate 2) is regulated (see Fig. 8(a)). On the other hand, when the release button 27 is pressed, the connecting portion 48 pushes down the holder 44 against the biasing force of the spring 46, thereby releasing the sandwiching between the outer peripheral surface of the support shaft 41 and the tapered surface 45a of the clamper body 45. Therefore, the lowering of the clamper with respect to the support shaft 41 (that is, the lowering of the top plate 2) is permitted (see Fig. 8(b)). Note that the raising of the clamper 42 with respect to the support shaft 41 (that is, the raising of the top plate 2) is permitted in both the non-pressed state and the pressed state of the release button 27.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 6, a locking mechanism 31 for regulating the raising of the top plate 2 when the top plate 2 is located at the lowest descending position B is provided between the top plate 2 and one side plate 13. This locking mechanism 31 includes a movable mechanism 32 provided on the top plate 2 and an engaging portion (specifically, a hole portion) 33 provided on the side plate 13. This movable mechanism 32 includes a movable portion (specifically, a movable pin) 32a that is slidable between a position where it engages with the engaging portion 33 and a position where it does not engage when the top plate 2 is located at the lowest descending position B. This movable portion 32a is manually slid.

[0037] Next, the operation of the elevating counter 1 for a dispensing pharmacy with the above configuration will be described. As shown in Fig. 9(a), customer service is provided between the customer service staff (pharmacist, etc.) standing across the top plate 2 at the uppermost raised position A and the user standing. That is, the customer service staff provides information and guidance on pharmaceuticals to the user and then sells and dispenses the pharmaceuticals.

[0038] When the next user is a person sitting in a wheelchair, the customer service staff presses the release button 27 from the upper surface side of the top plate 2, holds the handle 5 in the pressed state, and pushes down the top plate 2 to lower the top plate 2 to the lowermost lowered position B (see Fig. 11(a)). Further, the locking mechanism 31 is operated to restrict the upward movement of the top plate 2 (see Fig. 6(b)). Then, as shown in Figs. 9(b) and 10, customer service is provided between the customer service staff standing across the top plate 2 at the lowermost lowered position B and the user sitting in the wheelchair. After that, when the next user is a standing person, the customer service staff operates the locking mechanism 31 to release the restriction on the upward movement of the top plate 2, holds the handle 5 in the non-pressed state of the release button 27, and pulls up the top plate 2 to raise the top plate 2 to the uppermost raised position (see Fig. 11(b)).

[0039] As described above, according to the elevating counter 1 of the present embodiment, a damper 24 that applies an upward biasing force to the top plate 2 is provided between the top plate 2 and the support 3, and an elevating unit 25 that supports the top plate 2 so as to be vertically movable with respect to the support 3 is provided. The elevating unit 25 includes a restricting mechanism 26 that restricts the downward movement of the top plate 2 with respect to the support 3, and a release button 27 for releasing the restriction on the downward movement of the top plate 2 by the restricting mechanism 26. Thereby, the top plate 2 is lowered by pushing down the top plate 2 in the pressed state of the release button 27, and the top plate 2 is raised by pulling up the top plate 2 in the non-pressed state of the release button 27. Therefore, the height position of the top plate 2 can be easily adjusted according to the standing and sitting states of the user. In addition, since the top plate 2 is manually moved up and down, a simple and inexpensive structure can be achieved compared to a conventional one in which the top plate is moved up and down electrically.

[0040] Furthermore, according to the elevating counter 1 of the present invention, a descending curtain plate 11 extending across the width in the left-right direction P of the top plate 2 is suspended from the top plate 2. The support 3 has a pair of side plates 13 standing on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate 2 from the left-right direction P, and a support curtain plate 14 spanned between the pair of side plates 13. The support curtain plate 14 is provided so as to face the descending curtain plate 11 in the front-rear direction Q when the top plate 2 moves up and down between the uppermost position A and the lowermost position B. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the lower limbs of the user and the staff receiving customers from being exposed to the surroundings by the descending curtain plate 11, the support curtain plate 14, and the pair of side plates 13.

[0041] Also, in the present embodiment, a first partition plate 17 is detachably attached to the side edge of the side plate 13, and a second partition plate 19 is detachably attached to the upper edges of the side plate 13 and the first partition plate 17. Thereby, the user can receive customer service in a space partitioned from the surroundings by the pair of side plates 13, the first partition plate 17, and the second partition plate 19. Furthermore, when the elevating counter 1 is arranged against a wall or the like, a form in which the first and second partition plates 17 and 19 are not assembled to the side plate 13 at the wall side can also be adopted.

[0042] Also, in the present embodiment, the damper 24 is provided between the central portion in the left-right direction P of the top plate 2 and the support curtain plate 14, and the elevating unit 25 is provided between both end portions in the left-right direction P of the top plate 2 and the side plate 13. Thereby, an urging force can be effectively applied to the top plate 2 by the damper 24, and the elevation of the top plate 2 is smoothly guided by the left and right elevating units 25. Therefore, the height position of the top plate 2 can be adjusted more easily.

[0043] Also, in the present embodiment, a release button 27 is arranged on the upper surface of the top plate 2. Thereby, since the release button 27 can be pressed from the upper surface side of the top plate 2, the height position of the top plate 2 can be adjusted more easily.

[0044] Also, in this embodiment, a handle 5 is provided on the upper surface of the top plate 2. Thereby, while holding the handle 5, the top plate 2 can be pushed down or pulled up, so that the height position of the top plate 2 can be adjusted more easily.

[0045] Also, in this embodiment, the damper 24 and the lifting unit 25 are arranged in one space S partitioned in the front-rear direction Q by the lifting curtain plate 11 and the support curtain plate 14 in the lower space of the top plate 2. Thereby, the damper 24 and the lifting unit 25 are hardly visible from the user side, and the design property is enhanced.

[0046] Also, in this embodiment, the support 3 includes a reinforcing plate 21. Thereby, the strength of the support 3 is enhanced. Further, the reinforcing plate 21 is arranged in one space S and has an insertion portion 22 through which the damper 24 and the lifting unit 25 are inserted. Thereby, the reinforcing plate 21 is hardly visible from the user side, and the design property is enhanced.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a lock mechanism 31 is provided between the top plate 2 and the side plate 13. Thereby, the ascent of the top plate 2 located at the lowest descent position B is restricted by the lock mechanism 31. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a user in a sitting state from accidentally raising the top plate 2.

[0048] Note that in the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention according to the purpose and application. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the lifting unit 25 provided between the top plate 2 and the side plate 13 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a lifting unit 25 provided between the top plate 2 and the support curtain plate 14 may be employed.

[0049] Furthermore, as at least one of the top plate 2, the lifting curtain plate 11, the side plate 13, the support curtain plate 14, the reinforcing plate 21, the first partition plate 17, and the second partition plate 19 in the above-described embodiment, one subjected to antibacterial processing can be employed.

[0050] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications or changes are possible within the scope indicated in the claims of the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0051] The present invention is widely used as a face-to-face type elevating counter. In particular, it is preferably used as an elevating counter used in dispensing pharmacies, public facilities, medical facilities, nursing facilities, and the like.

Explanation of Signs

[0052] 1; Elevating counter, 2; Top plate, 3; Support, 4; Operation hole, 5; Handle, 11; Elevating curtain plate, 13; Side plate, 14; Support curtain plate, 17; First partition plate, 19; Second partition plate, 21; Reinforcing plate, 22; Insertion part, 24; Damper, 25; Elevating unit, 26; Regulation mechanism, 27; Release button (operation part), 31; Lock mechanism, A; Topmost rising position, B; Lowest falling position, P; Left-right direction, Q; Front-rear direction.

Claims

1. A lift counter comprising a top plate and a support for supporting the top plate, A damper for applying an upward biasing force to the top plate is provided between the top plate and the support, and a lifting unit for supporting the top plate so as to be vertically movable with respect to the support is provided, The lifting unit includes a regulating mechanism for regulating the downward movement of the top plate with respect to the support, and an operation unit for releasing the regulation of the downward movement of the top plate by the regulating mechanism, A lifting curtain plate extending over the lateral width of the top plate in the left-right direction is suspended from the top plate, The support has a pair of side plates standing on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate from the left and right directions, and a support curtain plate spanning between the pair of side plates, The support curtain plate is provided so as to face the lifting curtain plate in the front-rear direction when the top plate moves up and down between the uppermost position and the lowermost position, A first partition plate is detachably attached to the side edge portion of the side plate, A lift counter, characterized in that a second partition plate is detachably attached to the upper edge portions of the side plate and the first partition plate.

2. A lift counter comprising a top plate and a support for supporting the top plate, A damper for applying an upward biasing force to the top plate is provided between the top plate and the support, and a lifting unit for supporting the top plate so as to be vertically movable with respect to the support is provided, The lifting unit includes a regulating mechanism for regulating the downward movement of the top plate with respect to the support, and an operation unit for releasing the regulation of the downward movement of the top plate by the regulating mechanism, A lifting curtain plate extending over the lateral width of the top plate in the left-right direction is suspended from the top plate, The support has a pair of side plates standing on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top plate from the left and right directions, and a support curtain plate spanning between the pair of side plates, The support curtain board is provided so as to face the lifting and lowering curtain board in the front-rear direction when the top board moves up and down between the uppermost position and the lowermost position. A release button as the operation part is arranged on the upper surface of the top board. The liftable counter is characterized in that a handle is provided adjacent to the release button in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the top board.

3. A liftable counter comprising a top board and a support for supporting the top board, A damper for applying an upward biasing force to the top board is provided between the top board and the support, and a lifting unit for supporting the top board so as to be liftable with respect to the support is provided. The lifting unit includes a regulating mechanism for regulating the lowering of the top board with respect to the support, and an operation part for releasing the regulation of the lowering of the top board by the regulating mechanism. A lifting and lowering curtain board extending across the lateral width of the top board in the left-right direction is suspended from the top board. The support includes a pair of side plates standing on the floor surface facing each other so as to sandwich the top board from the left and right directions, and a support curtain board spanned between the pair of side plates. The support curtain board is provided so as to face the lifting and lowering curtain board in the front-rear direction when the top board moves up and down between the uppermost position and the lowermost position. The liftable counter is characterized in that the support includes a reinforcing plate attached to the pair of side plates and the support curtain board so as to face the top board in the vertical direction.

4. A first partition board is detachably attached to the side edge of the side plate. The liftable counter according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a second partition board is detachably attached to the upper edges of the side plate and the first partition board.

5. The damper is provided between the central part of the top board in the left-right direction and the support curtain board. The lifting unit is provided between both left and right ends in the lateral direction of the top plate and the side plate or the support curtain plate. The lifting counter according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. On the upper surface of the top plate, a release button as the operation unit is arranged. The lifting counter according to claim 1 or 3.

7. On the upper surface of the top plate, a handle is provided adjacent to the release button in the front - rear direction. The lifting counter according to claim 6.

8. The support body includes a reinforcing plate attached to the pair of side plates and the support curtain plate so as to face the top plate in the vertical direction. The lifting counter according to claim 1 or 2.

9. Between the top plate and the side plate, a locking mechanism for restricting the upward movement of the top plate when the top plate is in the lowest position is provided. The lifting counter according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The lifting counter according to any one of claims 1 to 9, which is used in a dispensing pharmacy.

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