Storage equipment

Abstract

To provide a storage tool with a configuration that is likely to avoid interference with a power source cord and the like of a notebook computer even in a state where a lid body covers over it.SOLUTION: A storage tool includes a lid body B that can take an opening posture (G) of opening an upper side of a storage space sp and a covering posture (H) of covering a region on an upper side higher than the storage space sp. The lid body B taking the covering posture (H) can section an extension space region es continuing to the storage space sp above a storage tool body A and can form a lateral opening part D of opening the extension space region es on a lateral side by cooperating with the storage tool body A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device capable of storing various items. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Storage cases capable of storing various items have been known in the past (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In this type of storage case, if the vertical dimension of the stored item is longer than the storage space, part of the item will protrude above the storage space and be exposed to the surroundings. Therefore, even when items are stored in the storage case, it cannot be said that the storage case with this configuration can always maintain a good appearance from the surroundings.

[0004] Recently, various work styles such as remote work and working from home have become more common. In particular, when the place where work is performed does not have a dedicated table, it has become unavoidable to take the laptop out of its storage case every time work is performed.

[0005] However, in conventional storage cases, components that protrude outward from the notebook computer body (such as the connecting end of the power cord or the connecting end of the mouse) tend to get in the way when storing the notebook computer.

[0006] In other words, with conventional storage cases, every time a worker finishes work and needs to store the notebook computer, they have to detach the connection end of the power cord, etc. from the notebook computer itself, which can be a hassle for the worker.

[0007] The outwardly protruding members are not limited to those related to the notebook computer body, but are similar to those of other articles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-075676 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been made in light of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a storage device that can suitably store items that are larger than the storage space of the storage device body when covered by a lid, and that has a configuration that makes it easy to avoid interference with parts that protrude outward, such as the connection end of a power cord for a laptop computer, even when covered by the lid. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] That is, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0011] The invention described in claim 1 is a storage device comprising a storage device main body having a storage space for storing items, and a lid body supported on the storage device main body, wherein the lid body can take an open position that opens up the upper part of the storage space and a covered position that covers the area above the storage space, and the lid body in the covered position can define an expanded space area above the storage device main body that is continuous with the storage space, and can form a side opening in cooperation with the storage device main body that opens the expanded space area to the side. The inner surface of the lid body is provided with an engaging portion that stabilizes the covering position of the lid body by engaging with the upper edge of the front wall portion that forms the upper opening of the storage device body, and the engaging portion is an article holder that can hold a rod-shaped article. It is a storage device.

[0012] A second aspect of the present invention is the storage device according to the first aspect, wherein the side opening is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side.

[0013] The invention described in claim 3 is a storage device described in claim 1 or 2, in which the lid body comprises a base board portion supported on the storage device main body, a top board portion connected to the base board portion via a first hinge portion, and a front board portion connected to the top board portion via a second hinge portion.

[0014] The invention described in claim 4 is a storage device described in claim 3, in which the position of the first hinge portion relative to the base board portion is set so that the lower surface of the top board portion can be supported by the upper end surface of the base board portion in the covered position.

[0015] The invention described in claim 5 is a storage device described in claim 3 or 4, in which the baseboard portion is supported by the storage device main body in an upright position and has an extending portion that extends above the storage device main body.

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is the storage device described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the lid body is configured to be detachable from the storage device body.

[0017] The invention described in claim 7 is The rod-shaped article is a writing implement, and the article holder is a writing implement holder. 7. The storage device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein:

[0018] The invention described in claim 8 is The writing instrument holder includes a base portion attached to the inner surface of the lid body, and a ring-shaped portion supported by the base portion and having a writing instrument insertion hole penetrating in the left-right direction, and the base portion and the ring-shaped portion engage with the upper edge of the front wall portion. A storage device according to claim 7.

[0019] The invention described in claim 9 is the storage device described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the storage device main body is provided with a belt member or a handle member for supporting the storage device main body.

[0020] The invention described in claim 10 is a storage device described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, in which the storage device main body comprises a bottom wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape, a front wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the front end of the bottom wall portion, a rear wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the rear end of the bottom wall portion, and left and right side wall portions having a rectangular shape erected from both left and right ends of the bottom wall portion and connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, and the lid body is supported by the rear wall portion.

[0021] The invention described in claim 11 is a storage device having a plurality of lid bodies of different sizes that are configured to be detachable from the storage device main body, and only one selected lid body from among them can be attached to the storage device main body, and is a storage device described in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 that is configured so that the size of the side opening differs depending on whether one selected lid body is attached to the storage device main body or another selected lid body is attached to the storage device main body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a storage device that can suitably store items that are larger than the storage space of the storage device main body when covered by the lid, and that has a configuration that makes it easy to avoid interference with parts that protrude outward, such as the connection end of a power cord on a laptop computer, even when covered by the lid. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 3 is a schematic central cross-sectional view illustrating the cover body (covered position) in the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 3 is a schematic central cross-sectional view illustrating the lid (open position) in the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the embodiment is used. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the embodiment is used. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0025] In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a storage device capable of storing articles such as a notebook computer body P.

[0026] Although a notebook computer P is shown as an example of the article in FIGS. 9 and 10, it goes without saying that any article that can be stored in the storage device may be used.

[0027] The storage device comprises a storage body A having a storage space sp for storing items, and a lid body B supported by the storage body A. The lid body B is supported by a rear wall portion 3 that constitutes the storage body A.

[0028] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the storage device of this embodiment is configured so that the lid body B can take an open position (G) that opens up the upper part of the storage space sp. Also, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, this storage device can take a covered position (H) that covers the area above the storage space sp. The lid body B is configured to be detachable from the storage device main body A, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, etc.

[0029] The storage device of this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0030] <<Storage unit A>> The storage device main body A can be placed on a placing surface such as a top plate, etc. The storage device main body A has an overall shape of a horizontally elongated rectangular box that is open at the top.

[0031] The storage device main body A comprises a bottom wall 1 having a generally horizontally elongated rectangular shape, a front wall 2 having a generally horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the front end of the bottom wall 1, a rear wall 3 having a generally horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the rear end of the bottom wall 1, and left and right side wall 4 having a generally rectangular shape erected from both the left and right ends of the bottom wall 1 and connecting the front wall 2 and the rear wall 3.

[0032] The storage device main body A is surrounded by a bottom wall 1, a front wall 2, a rear wall 3, and left and right side walls 4, forming a storage space sp in which items can be stored.

[0033] The storage body A has an upper opening C formed by the upper edge 2e of the front wall 2, the upper edge 3e of the rear wall 3, and the upper edges 4e of the left and right side wall portions 4, which are open upward.

[0034] <Bottom wall part 1> The bottom wall 1 is a rectangular plate whose underside contacts the top plate or other supporting surface. Although not shown in detail, the bottom wall 1 comprises a bottom exterior material mainly made of fabric and an insole plate attached to the inner surface of the bottom exterior material. The insole plate is made up of a core material such as paperboard or plastic.

[0035] In this embodiment, the insole plate of the bottom wall 1 is disposed detachably relative to the bottom exterior material so that the storage body A can assume a folded position (not shown).

[0036] That is, the storage device main body A is configured so that it can assume a folded position with its dimensions compressed in the front-to-back direction when shipped or when not in use. The storage device main body A can assume the folded position by removing the insole plate from the bottom exterior material and folding the left and right side wall portions 4 at the center in the front-to-back direction.

[0037] <Front wall part 2> The front wall 2 is a horizontally long rectangular plate in an upright position. Although not shown in detail, the front wall 2 includes a rectangular core material and an exterior material that covers the core material.

[0038] A magnet J1 is disposed in the center of the upper part of the front wall 2 in the left-right direction, to which the other magnet J2 disposed on the front board 7 of the cover body B can be attracted when the cover body B is in the covered position (H).

[0039] One of the magnets, J1, is disposed between the outer surface of the core material and the exterior material so as not to be visible from the outside. A pair of left and right pockets 21 for storing small items is provided on the front side (outer surface) of the front wall 2. In addition, a pair of left and right pockets is also provided on the rear side (inner surface) of the front wall 2 facing the storage space sp.

[0040] <Back wall part 3> The rear wall 3 is a horizontally elongated rectangular plate that stands upright. The rear wall 3 is disposed substantially parallel to the front wall 2. Although not shown in detail, the rear wall 3 includes a rectangular core material and an exterior material that covers the core material.

[0041] An inner pocket 31 is provided on the inner surface of the rear wall 3 facing the storage space sp. The inner pocket 31 is used, for example, to store the lower part of the folded notebook computer body P in an upright position in the storage space sp along the rear wall 3. The tip of an attitude-maintaining band 32 connected to the rear wall 3 can be detachably attached to the center of the inner pocket 31 in the left-right direction near the edge of the opening.

[0042] One hook and loop fastener component M1, which is a lid fastening portion extending in the left-right direction and constituting the hook and loop fastener M, is provided on the outer surface of the upper part of the rear wall 3. One hook and loop fastener component M1 is disposed over substantially the entire area in the left-right width direction of the rear wall 3. The other hook and loop fastener component M2, which is provided on the inner surface of the base board 5 of the lid B, can be fastened to one hook and loop fastener component M1.

[0043] One hook component K1, which is a lid fastening portion constituting the hook K, is provided on the outer surface of the lower part of the rear wall 3. The one hook component K1 is arranged at a plurality of locations (three locations) spaced apart in the left-right direction on the outer surface of the lower part of the rear wall 3. The other hook component K2, which is provided on the inner surface of the base board 5 of the lid B, can be fastened to the one hook component K1.

[0044] <Left and right side walls 4> The left and right side walls 4 are generally rectangular plates that stand upright. The left and right side walls 4 are arranged generally parallel to each other. Although not shown in detail, the left and right side walls 4 each include a pair of vertically elongated rectangular core materials and an exterior material that covers the pair of vertically elongated core materials. As described above, the left and right side walls 4 can be folded at the front-rear center 4c (the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the side) so that the storage device main body A can assume a folded position.

[0045] A belt member U for supporting the storage device main body A is provided on the outer surfaces of the left and right side walls 4. The belt member U is a continuous band-like member so that the user can wear it over the shoulder or the like. Both ends of the belt member U are supported by both the left and right side walls 4. In this embodiment, one end of the belt member U is attached to one support ring R1 provided on the left side wall 4, and the other end of the belt member U is attached to the other support ring R2 provided on the right side wall 4.

[0046] In this embodiment, one support ring R1 is disposed at the rear of the left side wall portion 4, and the other support ring R2 is disposed at the front of the right side wall portion 4.

[0047] <<Lid body B>> The lid body B comprises a base board portion 5 supported by the storage device main body A, a top board portion 6 connected to the base board portion 5 via a first hinge portion h1, and a front board portion 7 connected to the top board portion 6 via a second hinge portion h2.

[0048] Here, the description of the cover body B will be basically based on the covering position (H).

[0049] <Baseboard section 5> The base board 5 is in the shape of a generally horizontally elongated rectangular plate. The base board 5 includes a rectangular core material 51 and an exterior material 52 that covers the core material 51. The base board 5 is supported by the storage device main body A in an upright position. The base board 5 is attached to the outer surface of the rear wall 3 of the storage device main body A.

[0050] The baseboard portion 5 has an extending portion 5s that extends above the storage device main body A. In other words, the lower portion of the baseboard portion 5 is attached to the storage device main body A, and the upper portion, the extending portion 5s, protrudes above the upper opening C of the storage device main body A.

[0051] On the inner surface of the baseboard portion 5, there are arranged one hook-and-loop fastener component M2 and one hook-and-loop component K2, which are the lid fastening portion, corresponding to one hook-and-loop fastener component M1 and one hook-and-loop component K1 provided on the rear wall portion 3.

[0052] The core material 51 of the base board 5 is configured to be thicker than the core materials 61, 71 of the top board 6 and the front board 7. In this embodiment, the core material 51 of the base board 5 is made by overlapping two plate-shaped core materials, and has a thickness that is approximately twice the thickness of the core materials 61, 71 of the top board 6 and the front board 7.

[0053] It goes without saying that the core material 51 of the baseboard portion 5 does not have to be a laminate of multiple sheets, but may be a single piece.

[0054] The rear end of the top board 6 is connected to the upper end of the base board 5 via a first hinge h1. The first hinge h1 is provided between the upper end of the base board 5 and the rear end of the top board 6.

[0055] <First hinge part h1> The first hinge portion h1 is formed by a portion that does not have a core material. The first hinge portion h1 is provided at a location where the exterior material on the outer surface side and the exterior material on the inner surface side are sewn together to separate the base board portion 5 and the top board portion 6.

[0056] <Top board section 6> The top board 6 is shaped like a generally horizontally elongated rectangular plate. The top board 6 includes a rectangular core material 61 and an exterior material 62 that covers the core material 61. The top board 6 is generally horizontal in the closed position (H). On the other hand, the top board 6 is in an upright position that is generally aligned with the outer surface of the base board 5 in the open position (G).

[0057] In this embodiment, the position of the first hinge portion h1 relative to the base board portion 5 is set so that the lower surface 6m of the rear end portion of the top board portion 6 can be supported on the upper end surface 5t of the base board portion 5 in the covered position (H).

[0058] In other words, the end of the top board portion 6 on the base board portion 5 side is configured to be placed flat on the upper end surface 5t of the base board portion 5 so that the horizontal position of the top board portion 6 is stable when it assumes the covered position (H).

[0059] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first hinge portion h1 is set so as to be able to be positioned at the rear of the upper end surface 5t of the baseboard portion 5 when in the covered position (H).

[0060] The front board 7 is connected to the front end of the top board 6 via a second hinge h2. The second hinge h2 is provided between the front end of the top board 6 and the upper end of the front board 7.

[0061] <Second hinge part h2> The second hinge portion h2 is formed of a portion that does not have a core material, similar to the first hinge portion h1. The second hinge portion h2 is provided at a location where the exterior material on the outer surface side and the exterior material on the inner surface side are sewn together to separate the top board portion 6 and the front board portion 7.

[0062] <Front board section 7> The front board 7 has a generally horizontally elongated rectangular plate shape and includes a rectangular core material 71 and an exterior material 72 that covers the core material 71.

[0063] The front board 7 is in an upright position in the closed position (H). In other words, in the closed position (H), the front board 7 hangs downward from the tip of the top board 6. On the other hand, in the open position (G), the front board 7 is in an upright position that is generally aligned with the outer surface of the base board 5.

[0064] The vertical dimension of the base board 5 is set to be approximately the same as or slightly longer than the combined vertical dimension of the top board 6 and the front board 7 in the open position (G).

[0065] A magnet J2 is disposed at the bottom of the front board 7, i.e., at the center in the left-right direction at the tip, and can be attracted to the magnet J1 disposed on the front wall 2 when the car seat is in the covered position (H). The magnet J2 is disposed between the inner surface of the core material 71 and the exterior material 72, and is not visible from the outside.

[0066] A writing implement holder F is provided in the center of the left-right direction on the inner surface of the front board 7 as an engagement part that stabilizes the closed position (H) of the lid body B by engaging with the storage device main body A. That is, the writing implement holder F, which is an article holder that can hold a rod-shaped article, a writing implement (not shown), is provided in the center of the left-right direction on the inner surface of the front board 7. The writing implement holder F is provided in approximately the same left-right position as the other magnet J2 provided on the front board 7, and is disposed above the other magnet J2.

[0067] The writing instrument holder F comprises a plate-shaped base portion f1 attached to the inner surface of the front board portion 7, and an annular portion f2 supported by the base portion f1 and having a writing instrument insertion hole penetrating in the left-right direction. The lower portions of the base portion f1 and the annular portion f2 of the writing instrument holder F engage with the upper edge 2e of the front wall portion 2 that forms the upper opening C of the storage device main body A, thereby stabilizing the covering position (H) of the lid body B.

[0068] In other words, the lid body B utilizes both an engagement structure between one magnet J1 and the other magnet J2, and an engagement structure between the writing instrument holder F and the upper edge 2e of the front wall portion 2, so that in the covered position (H), the front board portion 7 is properly positioned relative to the front wall portion 2 of the storage device main body A.

[0069] <<Side opening D>> In this embodiment, the storage device has the lid body B in the covering position (H) capable of defining an expanded spatial area es that is continuous with the storage space sp above the storage device main body A and forming a side opening D that opens the expanded spatial area es to the side in cooperation with the storage device main body A. The side opening D that opens the expanded spatial area es to the side is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a side view.

[0070] In other words, the lid body B can form an expanded spatial area es directly above the storage device main body A, which is approximately a horizontally elongated rectangular parallelepiped and surrounded by the base board portion 5, the top board portion 6, and the front board portion 7.

[0071] The substantially rectangular side openings D are provided in pairs on the left and right so that the expanded spatial area es can be seen from the left and right. The side openings D are formed by the upper edges 4e of the left and right side wall portions 4 of the storage device main body A, the left and right side edges 5e of the base board portion 5, the left and right side edges 6e of the top board portion 6, and the left and right side edges 7e of the front board portion 7.

[0072] As shown in Fig. 9, the side opening D is designed to accommodate the connection end pt of a mouse, which is a member that protrudes outward from the folded notebook computer body P. Another example of a member that protrudes outward from the notebook computer body P is the connection end of a power cord.

[0073] With the storage tool of this embodiment, the worker does not need to detach the connection end pt of the mouse or power cord from the notebook PC main body A every time he or she finishes work and starts storage. In other words, with the storage tool of this embodiment, the worker can smoothly perform storage work while leaving the connection end pt connected to the notebook PC main body A, without worrying about interference with the storage tool main body A.

[0074] As described above, the storage device according to this embodiment comprises a storage device main body A having a storage space sp in which items are stored, and a lid body B supported by the storage device main body A.

[0075] The lid body B can take an open position (G) that leaves the top of the storage space sp open and a covered position (H) that covers the area above the storage space sp, and the lid body B in the covered position (H) can define an expanded space area es that is continuous with the storage space sp above the storage device main body A and can cooperate with the storage device main body A to form a side opening D that opens the expanded space area es to the side.

[0076] Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which even an item larger than the storage space sp of the storage device main body A can be suitably stored while covered by the lid body B.

[0077] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a side opening D is formed that opens the expanded space area es to the side, so even when the lid body B is covering it, interference with parts that protrude outward, such as the connection end pt connected to the notebook computer A, is preferably avoided.

[0078] The side opening D is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side.

[0079] Therefore, the expanded spatial area es can be suitably formed so that the upper end of the article is unlikely to interfere with the lid body B in the front-rear direction.

[0080] The lid body B comprises a base board portion 5 supported by the storage device main body A, a top board portion 6 connected to the base board portion 5 via a first hinge portion h1, and a front board portion 7 connected to the top board portion 6 via a second hinge portion h2.

[0081] Therefore, the cover body B is configured to be able to suitably adopt not only the covered position (H) that can form a side opening D that opens the expanded spatial area es to the side, but also the open position (G).

[0082] The position of the first hinge portion h1 relative to the base board portion 5 is set so that the lower surface 6m of the top board portion 6 can be supported on the upper end surface 5t of the base board portion 5 in the covered position (H).

[0083] Therefore, in the covered position (H), the position of the top board portion 6 relative to the base board portion 5 is stabilized.

[0084] The base board portion 5 is supported by the storage device main body A in an upright position, and has an extension portion 5s that extends above the storage device main body A.

[0085] Therefore, the cover body B has an extension portion 5s on the base board portion 5, and thus has a suitable configuration in which a side opening D can be formed.

[0086] Furthermore, in the open position (G), the extension 5s of the base boat portion functions as a partition, making it difficult to see the upper part of the items stored in the storage space sp from the rear side. Therefore, with this configuration, the psychological burden of having the items stored in the storage space sp blatantly visible to others can be suitably reduced.

[0087] The lid body B is configured to be detachable from the storage device main body A, so that the lid body B can be detached from the storage device main body A at will, for example, when the space for storing the storage device is limited.

[0088] A writing implement holder F, which is an article holder capable of holding a writing implement, which is a rod-shaped article, is provided on the inner surface of the lid body B. The writing implement holder F engages with the storage body A, thereby stabilizing the closed position (H) of the lid body B.

[0089] Therefore, the cover position (H) of the cover body B is suitably maintained by utilizing the engagement between the writing implement holder F and the storage body A.

[0090] The storage body A is provided with a belt member U for supporting the storage body A.

[0091] Therefore, the storage device main body A and the lid body B supported by the storage device main body A can be conveniently carried around using the belt member U.

[0092] The storage device main body A comprises a horizontally elongated rectangular bottom wall 1, a horizontally elongated rectangular front wall 2 erected from the front end of the bottom wall 1, a horizontally elongated rectangular rear wall 3 erected from the rear end of the bottom wall 1, and left and right rectangular side walls 4 erected from both left and right ends of the bottom wall 1 and connecting the front wall 2 and the rear wall 3. A lid B is supported on the rear wall 3.

[0093] For this reason, the storage device main body A not only has a suitable shape for forming a storage space sp in which items are stored, but also has a suitable shape for supporting the lid body B relative to the storage device main body A.

[0094] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

[0095] 11 and 12, the storage device may be provided with a plurality of lids (one lid B1, another lid B2) of different sizes that are detachable from the storage device main body A, and only one lid selected from among them may be attached to the storage device main body A. Note that the storage device may have three or more lids.

[0096] In the examples of Figures 11 and 12, the size of the side opening D is configured to differ depending on whether a selected lid body B1 is attached to the storage device main body A (Figure 11) or whether a selected other lid body B2 is attached to the storage device main body A (Figure 12).

[0097] Even with this, the intended purpose can be achieved and the size of the lid bodies B1 and B2 can be flexibly adjusted depending on the items to be stored and the location where the storage equipment is kept.

[0098] It goes without saying that any type of item may be stored in the storage device body.

[0099] The lid body does not have to be configured to be detachable from the storage body.

[0100] The lid fastening portion is not limited to a hook-and-loop fastener or a hook and eye fastener, but may be, for example, a fastener.

[0101] The extended spatial region is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped spatial region as in the above-described embodiment.

[0102] The shape of the side opening is not limited to the substantially rectangular shape as in the above-described embodiment.

[0103] The engaging portion of the lid body need only be provided on the inner surface of the lid body and capable of stabilizing the covering position of the lid body by engaging with the storage device body, and is not limited to the item holder as shown in the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0104] The storage body may be provided with a handle member instead of a belt member mainly composed of a belt-like member.

[0105] The belt member may be configured so that its length is adjustable, or may not be configured so that its length is adjustable.

[0106] The belt member may be configured to be detachable from the storage device main body, or may be configured to be fixed to the storage device main body from the beginning.

[0107] Furthermore, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] A...Storage device body B…Lid body D...Side opening (G)...Open posture (H)…covered posture sp...storage space es...extended spatial domain

Claims

1. A storage device comprising a storage device body having a storage space for storing items, and a lid body supported by the storage device body, The lid body can take an open position that opens the upper part of the storage space and a covered position that covers the area above the storage space, The lid body in the covering position can define an expandable space area on the storage device main body that is continuous with the storage space, and can form a side opening that opens the expandable space area to the side in cooperation with the storage device main body, an engaging portion is provided on the inner surface of the lid body to engage with an upper edge of a front wall portion that forms an upper opening of the storage device body, thereby stabilizing the covering position of the lid body; The storage device wherein the engaging portion is an article holder capable of holding a rod-shaped article.

2. 2. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the side opening is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side.

3. 3. A storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid body comprises a base board portion supported by the storage device main body, a top board portion connected to the base board portion via a first hinge portion, and a front board portion connected to the top board portion via a second hinge portion.

4. 4. The storage device according to claim 3, wherein the position of the first hinge portion relative to the base board portion is set so that the lower surface of the top board portion can be supported on the upper end surface of the base board portion in the covered position.

5. 5. The storage device according to claim 3, wherein the baseboard portion is supported by the storage device main body in an upright position and has an extension portion that extends above the storage device main body.

6. 6. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is detachable from the storage device body.

7. 7. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped article is a writing implement, and the article holder is a writing implement holder.

8. The writing instrument holder comprises a base portion attached to the inner surface of the lid body, and an annular portion supported by the base portion and having a writing instrument insertion hole penetrating in the left-right direction, 8. The storage device of claim 7, wherein the base portion and the annular portion engage the upper edge of the front wall portion.

9. 9. A storage device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the storage device body is provided with a belt member or a handle member for supporting the storage device body.

10. The storage device main body comprises a bottom wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape, a front wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the front end of the bottom wall portion, a rear wall portion having a horizontally elongated rectangular shape erected from the rear end of the bottom wall portion, and left and right side wall portions having a rectangular shape erected from both left and right ends of the bottom wall portion and connecting the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, 10. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is supported by the rear wall.

11. A storage device comprising a plurality of lid bodies of different sizes that are configured to be detachable from the storage device main body, and only one selected lid body from among the lid bodies can be attached to the storage device main body, 11. A storage device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, wherein the size of the side opening is configured to differ depending on whether one selected lid body is attached to the storage device body or another selected lid body is attached to the storage device body.

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