Item support members and fixtures

Abstract

To provide an article support member that can support a housing object in two aspects, and to provide a store fixture.SOLUTION: An article support member is arranged on a plane in a store fixture. There is formed in a width direction at least one article support member, including: a first support part which is arranged along the width direction of the store fixture; a second support part which is also arranged along the width direction of the store fixture and which is arranged, with a position shifted in the width direction and a depth direction for the first support part; and a third support part which is arranged along the depth direction between the other end side in the width direction of the first support part and one end side in the width direction of the second support part. The article support member is characterized in the article support part in that a first housing space is opened which is formed in an L shape in the plane view by the first support part and the third support part in a first face along the depth direction, and in that a second housing space is opened which is formed in the L shape in the plane view by the second support part and the third support part in a second face opposite from the first face along the depth direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an article support member capable of supporting books or the like in two ways, and to a fixture. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a box that can be placed on a shelf and can contain books and the like. This box has an opening when viewed from the front, a lid that can be opened and closed, and a support provided at the bottom end of the lid. With this box, by supporting the bottom end of a book on the support, the book can be placed with its wide side, such as its cover, facing forward, with the cover exposed. Furthermore, with this box, when the book is placed with its wide side along the outer side, it can be placed with its narrow side, such as its spine, facing forward, with the spine exposed. This box can support items such as books in two different ways. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 58-065970 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The box described in Patent Document 1 is generally box-shaped, and when a book is placed on the lid, the internal space of the box placed on the shelf may not be utilized and may become dead space. Furthermore, the box described in Patent Document 1 is designed not to be used from the rear side in the depth direction, and the orientation of the book with the cover showing can only be set in one direction. Furthermore, the box described in Patent Document 1 is limited to use as a bookshelf or the like, and may occupy an excessive amount of space on the shelf, limiting the shelf's storage space.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an article support member and fixture that can secure storage space above the shelf and support storage objects such as books in two ways. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an item support member that is arranged on a flat surface of a fixture, and at least one item support member is formed in the width direction, the item support member comprising: a first support member arranged along the width direction of the fixture; a second support member arranged along the width direction of the fixture and shifted in position in the width direction and depth direction relative to the first support member; and a third support member arranged along the depth direction between the other width end side of the first support member and one width end side of the second support member, wherein the item support member has a first storage space that is formed in an L-shape in plan view by the first support member and the third support member in a first direction along the depth direction, and a second storage space that is formed in an L-shape in plan view by the second support member and the third support member in a second direction opposite to the first direction along the depth direction.

[0007] According to the present invention, when the wide surface of the installation object is supported in an upright position on the front side of the second support part, other items can be placed in the second storage space on the opposite side of the second support part from the installation object so that they can be seen. When the shelf board is long in the depth direction, the item support part can reverse the functions of the first support part and the second support part to install the installation object behind the fixture. The item support part can support and store the installation object in both depth directions on the plane-forming member.

[0008] In the present invention, the third support portion may connect the other widthwise end side of the first support portion and the one widthwise end side of the second support portion along the depth direction.

[0009] According to the present invention, the first support portion, the second support portion, and the third support portion are formed by connecting them together, and thus can be easily formed using a single linear member.

[0010] The present invention may also include a fourth support portion extending from one widthwise end side of the first support portion toward the second direction, or extending from the other widthwise end side of the second support portion toward the first direction, and the fourth support portion may cooperate with the first support portion and the third support portion to form at least one of a first storage space that is formed in a U-shape in plan view and that opens concavely in the depth direction when viewed in the first direction, and a second storage space that is formed in a U-shape in plan view and that opens concavely in the depth direction when viewed in the second direction.

[0011] According to the present invention, since the first storage space and the second storage space are formed in a C-shape, the wide surface of the object to be installed can be supported in an upright position in the first storage space and the second storage space with the wide surface leaning against the extension portion or the third support portion, and the object to be installed can be stored stably.

[0012] The present invention may also include a standing means formed by a linear member on at least one of the first support portion, the third support portion, and the second support portion, placed on a plane-forming member provided on the fixture, and supporting the item support portion from below.

[0013] According to the present invention, the article support section can stand independently on the surface of the fixture by the erection means, so that sufficient stability of the object to be installed can be ensured even when the article support section is made of a linear member. Furthermore, according to the present invention, the article support member itself can be made lighter.

[0014] In addition, the present invention may be configured such that at least one of the widthwise end side of the first support portion and the widthwise other end side of the second support portion functions as a connecting portion that is connected to a side forming member of the fixture.

[0015] According to the present invention, by connecting the connectable portion to the side surface forming member, the article support member can be stably fixed. Furthermore, by connecting the connectable portion to the side surface forming member, the side surface forming member can be used to form a first storage space and a second storage space that are U-shaped in plan view. According to the present invention, in the first storage space, an installation object can be stored in an upright state leaned against the side surface forming member, and in the second storage space, an installation object can be stored in an upright state leaned against the side surface forming member.

[0016] The present invention may also comprise the item support member, a plane forming member that forms a plane, and a side forming member that is arranged in the vertical direction on the upper surface of the plane forming member, and the item support member may be supported by at least one of the plane forming member or the side forming member.

[0017] According to the present invention, the article support member forms a first storage space and a second storage space into which an object to be installed can be taken in and out from the front or rear of the fixture, and the object to be installed can be installed in two different ways. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, the storage space above the shelf board can be secured, and storage objects such as books can be supported in two ways. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the fixtures. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of an item support member provided on a fixture. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of an item support section. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of an article support section provided with an extension section. [Figure 5] 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of an article support section provided with an L-shaped extension section. FIG. [Figure 6]10A and 10B are diagrams showing the configuration of an article support section provided with erection means. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the fixture in use. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a fixture according to a modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the configuration of an item support member according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The configuration of an article support member and a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the side from which stored objects are taken in and out when the fixture is in use will be referred to as the front side. The direction along the left-right direction when viewing the fixture from the front will also be referred to as the width direction, and the direction along the front-to-back direction will also be referred to as the depth direction. When viewing the fixture from the front, the left side in the left-to-right direction will be referred to as one width side, and the left side will be referred to as the other width side.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the fixture 1 comprises a plurality of shelves 2 forming a plane, a pair of side panels 3 provided at the ends of the shelves on one side and the other side in the width direction, a bottom panel 4 connecting the lower ends of the pair of side panels, and an article support member 10 provided on the upper surface of at least one shelf 2. Two or more fixtures 1 may be arranged along the width direction. In this case, the side panel 3 between adjacent fixtures 1 may be a single shared panel.

[0022] The bottom plate 4 is formed, for example, in the shape of a rectangular plate. The bottom plate 4 is arranged along the planar direction. The longitudinal direction of the bottom plate 4 is arranged along the width direction. The lateral direction of the bottom plate 4 is arranged along the front-to-rear direction. A pair of side plates 3 are arranged facing each other on both ends of the bottom plate 4 in the width direction. The side plates 3 are formed in the shape of a rectangular plate. The longitudinal direction of the side plates 3 is arranged along the up-down direction. The lateral direction of the side plates 3 is arranged along the front-to-rear direction. A plurality of shelf plates 2 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the up-down direction between the pair of side plates 3.

[0023] The shelf boards 2 are formed in the shape of rectangular plates. The longitudinal direction of the shelf boards 2 is aligned along the width direction. The lateral direction of the shelf boards 2 is aligned along the front-to-rear direction. An item storage space S is formed above the uppermost shelf board 2. The bottom of the item storage space S is formed, for example, by a plane forming member 2A, which is the upper surface of the shelf board 2. Both sides of the item storage space S in the width direction are formed by side surface forming members 3A, 3B, which are the opposing surfaces of a pair of side plates 3. The side surface forming member 3A is provided on the upper surface of the plane forming member 2A along the vertical direction. The item support member 10 is supported by at least one of the plane forming member 2A or the side surface forming member 3A.

[0024] The article support member 10 is arranged above and spaced apart on a flat surface forming member 2A, which is the flat surface of the fixture 1. The article support member 10 may also be arranged on a flat surface forming member 2A on another shelf board 2. The article support member 10 is formed by bending a linear member. The linear member is, for example, a rod-shaped member made of a metal material. In addition to a metal material, the linear member may also be made of wood, a plastic material, or a composite material.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the article support member 10 has at least one article support section 11 arranged along the width direction. The article support section 11 includes, for example, a first support section 12 and a second support section 13 arranged along the width direction. The first support section 12 and the second support section 13 are formed, for example, in the shape of a rod having a circular cross section. The first support section 12 and the second support section 13 may have a cross section formed in another shape, such as a plate shape. The first support section 12 and the second support section 13 may also be formed as a plate-like body. In this case, they may be placed on the plane forming member 2A. The first support section 12 and the second support section 13 are formed, for example, from a metal material. The first support section 12 and the second support section 13 may also be formed from other materials.

[0026] The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 are arranged parallel to each other in the width direction. The second support portion 13 is arranged with a position offset in the width direction and depth direction relative to the first support portion 12. For example, the second support portion 13 is arranged with a position offset toward the other widthwise end side of the first support portion 12 along the width direction. The second support portion 13 is arranged with a position offset in the depth direction relative to the first support portion 12 in a second direction from the rear side to the front side.

[0027] The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 are connected by a third support portion 14 arranged along the depth direction. The third support portion 14 is formed of the same material as the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13. The third support portion 14 is formed, for example, in a rod shape with a circular cross section. The third support portion 14 may have a cross section formed in another shape, such as a plate shape. The third support portion 14 may also be formed as a plate-like body. In this case, the third support portion 14 may be placed on the plane forming member 2A. The third support portion 14 connects the other widthwise end 12B of the first support portion 12 and the one widthwise end 13A of the second support portion 13 along the depth direction. A pair of first and second abutting portions 20 and 21 are formed along the width direction on the plane forming member 2A.

[0028] For example, the first contact portion 20 is formed at a position shifted forward compared to the first support portion 12 in a plan view. The first contact portion 20 is formed as a concave groove along the width direction. The first contact portion 20 may be formed as a convex protrusion along the width direction. The first contact portion 20 does not necessarily have to extend continuously along the width direction, but may be provided intermittently along the width direction. One or more first contact portions 20 may be formed in parallel. This may make it possible to change the angle of the upright state when the installation object B is installed. Furthermore, the first contact portion 20 may be formed of a sheet-like member having frictional resistance on its surface, such as a rubber sheet. When an installation object such as a book is installed on the first support portion 12 with its cover side facing forward and its back cover supported by the first support portion 12, the first contact portion 20 engages the bottom end of the book to prevent the book from slipping and falling over on the plane-forming member 2A.

[0029] For example, the second contact portion 21 is formed at a position shifted rearward relative to the second support portion 13 in a plan view. The second contact portion 21 is formed as a concave groove extending along the width direction. The second contact portion 21 does not necessarily have to extend continuously along the width direction, but may be provided intermittently along the width direction. One or more second contact portions 21 may be formed in parallel. This may allow the angle of the upright state of the installation object B to be changed when it is installed. The second contact portion 21 may also be formed of a sheet-like member having frictional resistance on its surface, such as a rubber sheet. When an installation object such as a book is installed on the second support portion 13 with its cover side facing forward and its back cover supported by the second support portion 13, the second contact portion 21 engages the bottom end of the book to prevent the book from slipping and falling over on the plane-forming member 2A. The second contact portion 21 may also be formed as a convex protrusion extending along the width direction.

[0030] The function of the article support section 11 will be described below.

[0031] 3, in the item support section 11, for example, in a first direction from the front side to the rear side along the depth direction, a first storage space S1 formed by the first support section 12 and the third support section 14 in an L-shape in plan view is open. In addition, in the item support section 11, in a second direction opposite to the first direction along the depth direction, a second storage space S2 formed by the second support section 13 and the third support section 14 in an L-shape in plan view is open.

[0032] The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 cooperate with the third support portion 14 to form an L-shaped first storage space S1 and a second storage space S2 that open in different depth directions. With the article support portion 11, when an object to be placed B, such as a book, is supported in an upright position with its cover facing forward on the front side of the second support portion 13, other articles can be placed in the second storage space S2 behind the second support portion 13 so that they are visible. In the above example, the first support portion 12, the second support portion 13, and the third support portion are connected to each other, but the first support portion 12, the second support portion 13, and the third support portion may also be arranged separately from each other.

[0033] According to the article support section 11, when the shelf board 2 is long in the depth direction and a book as the installation object B is to be installed behind the fixture 1, the functions of the first support section 12 and the second support section 13 can be reversed. With the article support section 11, when the installation object B, such as a book, is supported in an upright position with its cover facing forward on the rear side of the first support section 12, other articles can be placed in the first storage space S1 in front of the first support section 12 so that they can be seen. The article support section 11 can support and store the installation object B in both depth directions on the plane-forming member 2A.

[0034] 4, the first support portion 12 may be provided with a fourth support portion 30 by a first extension portion 15 extending from one widthwise end 12A side toward the second direction. The fourth support portion 30 is formed of the same material as the first support portion 12. The fourth support portion 30 is formed in a U-shape in plan view in cooperation with the first support portion 12 and the third support portion 14. When viewed in the first direction, the fourth support portion 30 cooperates with the first support portion 12 and the third support portion 14 to form a first storage space S1 that is open in a concave shape in the depth direction.

[0035] The second support section 13 may also be provided with a fourth support section 30 by a second extension section 16 extending from the other widthwise end 13B side toward the first direction. The fourth support section 30 is made of the same material as the second support section 13. The fourth support section 30 cooperates with the second support section 13 and the third support section 14 to form a U-shape in plan view. When viewed in the second direction, the fourth support section 30 cooperates with the second support section 13 and the third support section 14 to form a second storage space S2 that is concave and opens in the depth direction. That is, the item support section 11 includes the fourth support section 30, and at least one of the first storage space S1 and the second storage space S2 is formed.

[0036] According to the article support section 11, the first storage space S1 and the second storage space S2 have a U-shape in plan view. As a result, when storing the installation object B in the first storage space S1, the installation object B, i.e., a book, can be stored in an upright state with the cover side or back cover side leaning against the fourth support section 30, thereby stably supporting the installation object B. By providing the fourth support section 30 in the first storage space S1, the installation object B is prevented from tipping over in the width direction opposite to the third support section 14.

[0037] When the installation object B is also stored in the second storage space S2, the installation object B, that is, the book, can be stored in an upright state with the cover side or back cover side leaning against the second extension portion 16, thereby stably supporting the installation object B. By providing the second extension portion 16 in the second storage space S2, the installation object B is prevented from tipping over in the width direction opposite to the third support portion 14.

[0038] 5, the fourth support section 30 may be provided with a bent section 15D that is bent in the width direction in plan view, and may be formed in an L shape. The bent section 15D is connected to a side surface forming member 3A that is formed by the surface on the other side in the width direction of the side plate 3. The bent section 15D allows the article support section 11 to be stably fixed to the side surface forming member 3A.

[0039] The fourth support section 30 may be formed in an L-shape with a bent section 16D that is bent in the width direction in plan view. The bent section 16D is connected to a side surface forming member 3A formed by a surface on one side in the width direction of the side plate 3. The bent section 16D allows the article support section 11 to be stably fixed to the side surface forming member 3A.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 6, the third support section 14 is provided with a standing means 17 that is placed on the plane forming member 2A and supports the item support section 11 from below. The standing means 17 is formed from a linear member that is also used for the item support section 11. The standing means 17 may be formed from a material different from that used for the item support section 11. Furthermore, when the item support section 11 is formed from a plate-like body and is placed on the plane forming member 2A, the item support section 11 itself may function as the standing means 17. The standing means 17 is formed, for example, from a metal material. The upper end of the standing means 17 is welded, for example, to the lower part of the third support section 14. For example, two standing means 17 are arranged along the front-rear direction. The standing means 17 may be formed on at least one of the first support section, the third support section, and the second support section. The erection means 17 can dispose the article support part 11 above and spaced apart from the plane forming member 2A, allowing it to stand on its own.

[0041] Providing erection means 17 allows article support section 11, which is made of linear members and stands on its own on a flat surface provided on fixture 1, to ensure sufficient stability. Therefore, providing erection means 17 allows the entire article support member 10 to be made lighter.

[0042] In the article support member 10, at least one of the widthwise end 12A of the first support portion 12 and the other widthwise end 13B of the second support portion 13 functions as a connected portion C that is connected to the side surface forming members 3A, 3B of the fixture 1 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The connected portion C is connected to the side panel 3, for example, by inserting the widthwise end 12A of the first support portion 12 into a hole (not shown) formed on the side surface forming member 3B side. The connected portion C is also connected to the side panel 3, for example, by inserting the widthwise end 13B of the second support portion 13 into a hole (not shown) formed on the side surface forming member 3A side.

[0043] By connecting the connecting portion C to the side surface forming members 3A and 3B, the item support member 10 can be stably fixed. Furthermore, by connecting the connecting portion C to the side surface forming members 3A and 3B, a first storage space S1 and a second storage space S2 that are U-shaped in plan view can be formed using the side surface forming members 3A and 3B. As a result, the installation object B can be stored in an upright position leaning against the side surface forming member 3B in the first storage space S1, and the installation object B can be stored in an upright position leaning against the side surface forming member 3A in the second storage space S2. Furthermore, by firmly connecting the connecting portion C to the side surface forming members 3A and 3B, the item support member 10 can be prevented from rotating and stably supported. The item support member 10 is more firmly supported relative to the fixture 1 because the connecting portion C is laterally connected to the side surface forming members 3A and 3B and is supported downward by the erecting means 17.

[0044] 7, according to the fixture 1, an object B to be set, such as a book, can be set upright with its wide surface facing forward or backward on the first support section 12 or the second support section 13 of the article support member 10. The plane-forming member 2A is provided with the first abutment section 20 and the second abutment section 21, so that the lower end of the object B to be set can be engaged along the first abutment section 20 and the second abutment section 21, and when the object B to be set upright with its wide surface facing forward or backward, the object B is prevented from slipping and falling over on the plane-forming member 2A.

[0045] According to the fixture 1, the first storage space S1 and the second storage space S2 are formed in the item support member 10, so that the installation object B can be stored in an upright state with its narrow side facing forward or backward. According to the fixture 1, even when the installation object B is placed in an upright state leaning against the first support part 12 or the second support part 13, the installation object B stored in the first storage space S1 and the second storage space S2 can be seen.

[0046] [Variations] The following describes modified examples of the fixture 1. In the following description, the same components as those in the above embodiment will be designated by the same names and symbols, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

[0047] 8 and 9, fixture 1A according to a modified example may be configured so that its rear side is placed along wall surface W and an installation object B is taken in and out from the front side. According to fixture 1, the wide surface of installation object B is supported by second support portion 13, and the lower end portion is engaged with first abutment portion 20. According to fixture 1, installation object B is stored in first storage space S1 that opens to the front side.

[0048] In addition, it is possible to replace the components in the above-described embodiments with well-known components as appropriate, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the above-described modified examples may be combined or substituted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1 Fixtures, 1A Fixtures, 2A Plane forming member, 3A Side forming member, 3B Side forming member, 10 Article supporting member, 11 Article supporting part, 12 First supporting part, 12A One end in the width direction, 12B Other end in the width direction, 13 Second support part, 13A One end in the width direction, 13B Other end in the width direction, 14 Third support part, 17 Standing means, 30 4th support part, C connected part, S1 1st accommodation space, S2 2nd accommodation space

Claims

1. An article support member disposed on a flat surface of a fixture, A first support portion arranged along the width direction of the fixture; A second support portion disposed along the width direction of the fixture and shifted in position in the width direction and depth direction relative to the first support portion; a third support portion disposed along the depth direction between the other widthwise end side of the first support portion and the one widthwise end side of the second support portion; At least one article support section having the above structure is formed in the width direction, The article support section has a first storage space formed by the first support section and the third support section in an L-shape in plan view, the first storage space being open in a first direction along the depth direction, and a second storage space formed by the second support section and the third support section in an L-shape in plan view being open in a second direction opposite to the first direction along the depth direction, a first contact portion is formed in a portion of the plane that is located on the opposite side of the second support portion with respect to the first support portion in the depth direction, and a lower end portion of an installation object that is supported by the first support portion in an upright state is engaged with the first contact portion; An item support member in which a second abutment portion is formed in the part of the plane that is located on the opposite side of the first support portion from the second support portion in the depth direction, and which engages with the lower end of an object to be installed that is supported by the second support portion in an upright state.

2. The article support member of claim 1; a plane forming member that forms a plane; a side surface forming member provided along the up-down direction on the upper surface of the flat surface forming member, The article support member is supported by at least one of the flat surface forming member or the side surface forming member.

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