Partition stand

Abstract

To provide a concrete partition stand for supplying electric power.SOLUTION: A stand 10 for partition comprises a columnar pole 11 constituted by a pipe material, a pedestal 12 holding the pole while being erected, and at least one battery module 13 housed in the pole. When a direction parallel with a longer direction of the pole is regarded as the vertical direction, the battery module has a housing part for housing a battery, a first connection part provided at one end side in the vertical direction of the housing part, and a second connection part which is provided at the other end side in the vertical direction of the housing part and has a structure capable of being removably connected with the first connection part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a partition stand and a battery module used therefor.

Background Art

[0002] For example, the partition stand described in Patent Document 1 includes a camera and a data transmission unit that transmits a video captured by the camera to a management information processing device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Patent Document 1 only describes that "the power input unit that supplies power to the camera and the data transmission unit can be powered by wire or wirelessly", and there is no description regarding a specific configuration. In view of this point, the present disclosure discloses an example of a specific configuration for supplying power.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The stand for the partition preferably has at least one of the following constituent elements. That is, the constituent elements include a columnar pole (11) made of a pipe material, a pedestal (12) that holds the pole (11) in an upright state, and at least one battery module (13) housed in the pole (11). When the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pole (11) is defined as the vertical direction, the battery module (13) includes a storage portion (14) in which a battery (b) is stored, a first connection portion (15) provided at one end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion (14), and a second connection portion (16) provided at the other end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion (14), and the second connection portion (16) has a structure that can be detachably connected to the first connection portion (15).

[0006] Accordingly, in the partition stand, power can be supplied by the battery module (13) housed in the pole (11).

[0007] Incidentally, the reference numerals in the above parentheses are examples showing the correspondence with the specific configurations and the like described in the embodiments to be described later, and the present disclosure is not limited to the specific configurations and the like indicated by the reference numerals in the above parentheses.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0009] The following "Embodiments of the Invention" show an example of embodiments belonging to the technical scope of the present disclosure. That is, the invention-specific matters described in the claims are not limited to the specific configurations, structures, etc. shown in the following embodiments.

[0010] Note that the arrows, hatching, etc. indicating directions attached to each figure are described to facilitate understanding of the relationship between the figures and the shape of each member or part. Therefore, the invention shown in the present disclosure is not limited to the directions attached to each figure. The figure with hatching does not necessarily show a cross-sectional view.

[0011] At least the members or parts described with reference numerals are provided with at least one, unless otherwise specified such as "one". That is, when there is no specification such as "one", two or more of such members may be provided. The partition stand shown in the present disclosure includes at least the components such as the members or parts described with reference numerals, and the illustrated structural parts.

[0012] (First Embodiment) <1. Outline of the Partition Stand> In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an example of the partition stand according to the present disclosure is applied to a partition stand 10 on which a belt partition 1 can be mounted.

[0013] The belt partition 1 has a belt 2 for partitioning a space, a winding drum (not shown) for winding the belt 2, etc., and is used when performing "the direction of people's queue" or "territory", etc.

[0014] Note that the belt partition 1 shown in Fig. 1 can be detachably attached to the upper end of the partition stand 10. And an electric device (not shown) that emits sound or light is incorporated in the belt partition 1.

[0015] <2. Configuration of Partition Stand> As shown in Fig. 1, the partition stand 10 includes at least a columnar pole 11, a pedestal 12, and at least one battery module 13, etc. The pole 11 is composed of a hollow pipe material.

[0016] At the upper end of the pole 11, a joint part (not shown) is provided to enable the belt partition 1 to be detachably attached. The lower end of the pole 11 is fixed to the pedestal 12. And the pedestal 12 holds the pole 11 in an upright state.

[0017] <2.1 Configuration of Battery Module> For example, the battery module 13 is housed in the pole 11 (see Fig. 1). In the partition stand 10 having a plurality of battery modules 13, those battery modules 13 are arranged in series in the longitudinal direction of the pole 11 (hereinafter also referred to as the vertical direction).

[0018] The battery module 13 located on the upper end side of the pole 11 is configured to have at least a housing part 14, a first connection part 15, a second connection part 16, and a suspension member 17, etc., as shown in Fig. 2.

[0019] Among the plurality of battery modules 13 shown in Fig. 1, the battery modules 13 other than the battery module 13 located on the upper end side of the pole 11 have the same configuration as that shown in Fig. 2, except that they do not include the suspension member 17.

[0020] <Housing Part> The storage unit 14 is a component for storing the battery b (in this embodiment, a AA battery). As shown in FIG. 3, the storage unit 14 includes a holder unit 14A, a first electrode plate 14B, a second electrode plate 14C, etc. As shown in FIG. 4, the holder unit 14A is provided with at least one (in this embodiment, four) storage recess 14D. Each storage recess 14D is a groove that is recessed in a substantially U-shape extending in the vertical direction. That is, each storage recess 14D is a groove into which a AA battery can be fitted.

[0021] The first electrode plate 14B connects the electrodes (in this embodiment, the positive electrodes) of each battery b in parallel. Specifically, on the surface of the first electrode plate 14B on the side of the holder unit 14A, an electrode 14E formed of an annular bus bar is provided.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 5, the second electrode plate 14C connects the electrodes (in this embodiment, the negative electrodes) of each battery b in parallel. Specifically, on the surface of the second electrode plate 14C on the side of the holder unit 14A, an electrode 14F formed of an annular bus bar is provided.

[0023] Then, as shown in FIG. 6, a harness 18A is connected to the electrode 14E. A harness 18B is connected to the electrode 14F. The harnesses 18A and 18B are connected to a plug 19A.

[0024] The plug 19A is disposed on the side opposite to the holder unit 14A with the first electrode plate 14B interposed therebetween. On the side of the second electrode plate 14C, a jack 19B into which the plug 19A of another battery module 13 can be inserted is provided.

[0025] Harnesses 18C and 18D are connected to the jack 19B. The harness 18C is connected to the electrode 14E or the harness 18A. The harness 18D is connected to the electrode 14F or the harness 18B.

[0026] Therefore, if the plug 19A of the second battery module 13 is connected to the jack 19B of the first battery module 13, the plurality of batteries b housed in the first battery module 13 and the plurality of batteries b housed in the second battery module 13 are electrically connected in parallel.

[0027] <First Connection Port and Second Connection Port> As shown in FIG. 2, the first connection port 15 is provided at one end side in the vertical direction of the housing portion 14. The second connection port 16 is provided at the other end side in the vertical direction of the housing portion 14. And the second connection port 16 has a structure that can be detachably connected to the first connection port 15 of another battery module 13.

[0028] That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the first connection port 15 includes a cylindrical main body portion 15A, a fixing portion 15B, etc. The fixing portion 15B is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the holder portion 14A with a fastening tool such as a screw or a bolt (not shown).

[0029] At least one (four in this embodiment) locking hole 15C is provided on the end portion of the main body portion 15A in the center line direction on the side opposite to the fixing portion 15B (the upper end side of the main body portion 15A in FIG. 7). These locking holes 15C are holes or recesses into which a locking hook 16C provided on the second connection port 16 (see FIG. 8) is locked.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 8, the second connection port 16 includes a cylindrical main body portion 16A, a fixing portion (not shown), etc. The fixing portion is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the holder portion 14A with a fastening tool such as a screw or a bolt (not shown).

[0031] At least one (two in this embodiment) locking hook 16C is provided on the end portion of the main body portion 16A in the center line direction on the side opposite to the fixing portion (the lower end side of the main body portion 16A in the figure). Each locking hook 16C is a hook-shaped portion that fits into and is locked in the locking hole 15C.

[0032] That is, the locking hook 16C according to the present embodiment is a snap-foot-shaped member that can be elastically deformed and displaced. For this reason, for example, when the portion B of the main body 16A is pressed toward the center side, the tip side of the locking hook 16C elastically displaces toward the center side of the main body 16A. Therefore, the locked state between the locking hook 16C and the locking hole 15C is released.

[0033] When connecting the two battery modules 13, the user needs to connect the plug 19A of the lower battery module 13 and the jack 19B of the upper battery module 13 before locking the locking hook 16C and the locking hole 15C.

[0034] In the present embodiment, a positioning protrusion 16D is provided at the second connection portion 16. The positioning protrusion 16D regulates the displacement of the position of the first connection portion 15 with respect to the second connection portion 16 when the second connection portion 16 is connected to the first connection portion 15.

[0035] <Suspension member> The suspension member 17 is a member for suspending the battery module 13 in the pole 11. As shown in FIG. 9, the suspension member 17 is configured to include an annular body 17A, a locking hook 17B, a positioning portion 17C, a locking protrusion 17D, and the like.

[0036] The locking hook 17B is a hook-shaped portion similar to the locking hook 16C. That is, the locking hook 17B is a portion that can fit into and lock in the locking hole 15C of the first connection portion 15. The positioning portion 17C is a portion similar to the positioning protrusion 16D. That is, the suspension member 17 and the first connection portion 15 are positioned.

[0037] The locking protrusion 17D is a protrusion that can be locked to the upper end of the pole 11. When the locking protrusion 17D is locked to the upper end of the pole 11, the battery module 13 is held in a suspended state in the pole 11. In a state where a plurality of battery modules 13 are connected (see FIG. 1), the suspension member 17 is connected to the first connection portion 15 of the battery module 13 arranged at the uppermost position.

[0038] <3. Features of the partition stand (especially the battery module) according to this embodiment> In the partition stand 10 according to this embodiment, the battery module 13 housed in the pole 11 can supply power to the device of the belt partition 1.

[0039] (Other embodiments) In the above-described embodiment, the device was provided on the belt partition. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured such that, for example, the device is provided on the partition stand 10.

[0040] In the above-described embodiment, the locking hook 16C was provided on the second connection portion 16, and the locking hole 15C was provided on the first connection portion 15. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured such that, for example, the locking hook 16C is provided on the first connection portion 15 and the locking hole 15C is provided on the second connection portion 16.

[0041] In the above-described embodiment, the locking hook 16C and the locking hole 15C were used as a structure that enables the first connection portion 15 and the second connection portion 16 to be detachably connected. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured such that, for example, the structure is constituted by a locking protrusion and a hole or recess into which the protrusion can be detachably fitted.

[0042] The suspension member 17 according to the above-described embodiment was configured to be detachable from the first connection portion 15. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured such that, for example, the first connection portion 15 is removed and the suspension member 17 is attached to the holder portion 14A (storage portion 14).

[0043] The storage portion 14 according to the above-described embodiment was configured to store a AA battery. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this. That is, the present disclosure may be configured to be able to store other types of batteries such as button batteries, for example.

[0044] Furthermore, the present disclosure only needs to conform to the gist of the disclosure described in the above embodiments and is not limited to the above embodiments. Therefore, a configuration in which at least two of the above-described multiple embodiments are combined, or a configuration in which any one of the constituent elements shown in the above embodiments or the constituent elements described with reference numerals is abolished may also be acceptable.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0045] 1... Belt partition 2... Belt 10... Partition stand 11... Pole 12... Pedestal 13... Battery module 14... Storage part 14A... Holder part 14C... Second electrode plate 14B... First electrode plate 14D... Storage recess 15... First connection part 15C... Locking hole 16... Second connection part 16C... Locking hook 17... Hanging member 17B... Locking hook

Claims

1. In a stand for a partition, a columnar pole made of a pipe material, a pedestal for holding the pole in an upright state, and at least one battery module housed in the pole, when the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pole is defined as the vertical direction, the battery module includes a storage portion for storing a battery, a first connection portion provided at one end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion, and a second connection portion provided at the other end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion, the second connection portion having a structure detachably connectable to the first connection portion A partition stand having the above.

2. A hanging member detachably connected to the first connection portion by the same structure as the structure of the second connection portion, the partition stand according to claim 1, further comprising a hanging member detachably locked to the upper end side of the pole.

3. The structure of the second connection portion is configured by a hook-shaped locking hook that fits into and is locked in a locking hole provided in the first connection portion, the partition stand according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A columnar pole made of a pipe material, Applied to a partition stand including a pedestal for holding the pole in an upright state, in the battery module housed in the pole, when the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pole is defined as the vertical direction, a storage portion for storing a battery, a first connection portion provided at one end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion, and a second connection portion provided at the other end side in the vertical direction of the storage portion, the second connection portion having a structure detachably connectable to the first connection portion A battery module for a partition stand having the above.

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