Storage furniture

Abstract

To disclose a structure facilitating throwing a thin mailed thing while enhancing security in a locker having a mailing port disposed in a door.SOLUTION: A frame body 44 having a vertically long mailing port 45 opened is arranged in an end part close to a turning fulcrum in a door 2, and the frame body 44 is equipped with an inward-opening type cover 46 for closing the mailing port 45. A lateral side of a front end of the cover 46 is formed with a throwing-in slit 56 integrally continuous to the mailing port 45. A thin mailed thing 61 can be thrown from the throwing-in slit 56 to a third storage part 40 without turning the cover 46. The fragile thin mailed thing 61 can be easily thrown while enhancing security by the cover 46.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a box-shaped storage furniture such as a locker. [Background technology]

[0002] Lockers are an example of storage furniture, and they come in a variety of forms and are used for a variety of purposes. For example, in terms of size, there are coin lockers, which are made up of multiple storage units arranged vertically and horizontally, each with a height and width of several tens of centimeters, and there are also lockers with multiple storage units connected horizontally, each about 180 centimeters high, which can also store coats.

[0003] In terms of locking methods, there are those equipped with mechanical locks that are unlocked with a key, those equipped with combination locks that allow the user to set their own unlocking number, and those equipped with electronic locks that are unlocked by touching a card or pressing a numeric keypad. It is also common to combine mechanical and electronic locks.

[0004] In recent years, working styles in offices have changed dramatically, with the free address system (non-territorial system) becoming widespread, where desks are provided but individual workers do not have their own seats. A work system where people only come into the office on specific days of the week or when necessary is also widespread, but in these cases, the office is often basically a free address system.

[0005] Even in a free address working style, employees still need to store their personal belongings during working hours and keep any personally managed items they have after they leave work, so almost without exception, offices with a free address working style have personal lockers.

[0006] Of course, lockers are used as office furniture that is almost a necessity even in offices that do not have a free address system, but the lockers used in free address offices are characterized by the fact that they are multiple units with unit storage sections lined up vertically and horizontally, each several tens of centimeters in height and width, and that they have enhanced security features in order to store highly confidential items such as laptops and documents.

[0007] Since specific unit storage sections are assigned to specific people, basically only specific people can open and close the doors, but it is necessary to put mail addressed to individuals into each person's unit storage section on days when the user is not at work, or to put notices into each person's unit storage section. Even when the user is at work, there is also a desire to be able to store items such as envelopes and mail with the door closed.

[0008] Therefore, a mail slot is provided in the door so that envelopes and documents can be inserted inside while the door is locked. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses providing a mail slot on the left and right at the top of the door, and Patent Document 2 discloses providing a door with a main vertical mail slot that can accept envelopes of approximately A4 size, and a sub-vertical mail slot that can accept small pieces of paper such as postcards and photographs. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-081731 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-271718 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] In Patent Documents 1 and 2, the mail slot is simply an opening, so if the edges of envelopes or documents are visible, people can pick them out, which reduces security. In addition, Patent Document 2 has separate mail slots for thick items such as envelopes and pieces of paper such as postcards, which has the advantage of preventing pieces of paper such as postcards from being removed, but it has the problem that security is not necessarily high because A4 documents and clear files, for example, must be inserted into the large main mail slot.

[0011] The present invention was made against the background of the current situation and aims to disclose a storage furniture that is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The present invention includes various configurations, typical examples of which are specified in each claim. The invention of claim 1 is a generic concept, "A storage body having a storage section that opens forward, and a cover that covers the opening of the storage body Horizontally rotating A door and a The door or the storage cabinet body has a mail slot through which articles can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed. In a vertically long position formed, The mail slot is provided with a cover that closes the mail slot while allowing items to be inserted, horizontal rotatably arranged, The cover is attached to the door or the storage body. horizontal Rotating height Thin mail items can be inserted into the storage compartment without any trouble. Let's say The input slit is With the door open in front, it is positioned vertically. It is being formed.” The structure is as follows.

[0013] The invention of claim 2 is the same as claim 1, "The cover is moved toward the storage portion against the spring means. horizontal It is a rotating inward-opening type, The width of the cover is smaller than the width of the mail slot, Between the cover and one longitudinal edge of the mail slot The upper and lower longitudinalThe gap functions as the input slit. The structure is as follows.

[0014] The invention of claim 3 is the same as claim 2, "The cover is open at the front and back. Vertically long In a rectangular frame horizontal It is mounted so that it can rotate freely, The free end of the cover and the Mail slot The gap is formed between the longitudinal edge of the The structure is as follows.

[0015] The invention of claim 4 is the same as claim 1, "The insertion slit is formed in the cover." The structure is as follows.

[0016] The invention of claim 5 is any one of claims 1 to 4, "The cover is top and bottom It is made up of multiple unit components arranged in the direction, Each of the unit members is set to rotate individually. The structure is as follows.

[0017] The invention of claim 6 is the same as that of claims 1 to 4 In any of the The door is attached to the storage body so as to rotate horizontally around the left or right edge, The mail slot and the insertion slit are On the side of the door closest to the rotation center It is being formed.” The structure is as follows.

[0020] Claim 7 The invention is as follows: 4 In any of the "A single storage cabinet body has multiple storage compartments in the vertical or horizontal direction, or in both the vertical and horizontal directions, Each storage compartment is equipped with the aforementioned door. The structure is as follows. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] In the present invention, a cover is placed over the mail slot, so that anyone attempting to remove an item inserted through the slot must open the cover, which acts as a deterrent to those other than the user from removing the item. Furthermore, since the mail slot is covered and the items are not visible, unauthorized individuals are less likely to be tempted to remove the items in the first place. Therefore, security is higher than in conventional technologies where the mail slot is open.

[0022] On the other hand, for thin mail items, if the insertion slit is formed integrally with the mail slot, removal can be prevented for the same reason as above, but if the insertion slit is separate from the mail slot, it is not possible to insert a finger into the insertion slit, making it impossible to pick up the thin mail item. Therefore, it also provides excellent security against removal of thin mail items.

[0023] Now, if there is only a mail slot and it is blocked by a cover, when inserting a thin mail item, if the cover is an outward-opening type, you have to open the cover with one hand to insert the thin mail item, which makes storage troublesome. On the other hand, if the cover is an inward-opening type, even if you press the cover with the thin mail item, the cover will not rotate, which can easily cause the thin mail item to bend and deform. Therefore, you have to press the cover with one hand to keep it half-open while inserting the thin mail item with the other hand, which also makes storage troublesome. In contrast, with the present invention, the insertion slit is not blocked by a cover, so even thin mail items with weak stiffness can be inserted very easily without any effort.

[0024] If the cover is configured to open inward as in claim 2, thick items such as envelopes containing a considerable amount of documents, mail parcels, or magazines can be inserted by pushing and rotating the cover with the item itself. Therefore, there is no need to open the cover by hand each time, and inserting thick items is extremely easy.

[0025] Furthermore, if the cover is an inward-opening type, once an item has been inserted, it is difficult for a person to reach into the slot and grab the item because the cover gets in the way. Even if someone tries to grab the edge of the item and pull it out, it is difficult to remove because the cover does not open outward. Therefore, security can be improved.

[0026] Furthermore, the invention of claim 2 simplifies the structure by using part of the mail slot as a slot for inserting thin mail items. Also, because the width of the mail slot can be increased by the amount of the slot, it is possible to increase the maximum thickness of thick mail items that can be inserted into the mail slot.

[0027] In the configuration of claim 3, the cover and the frame can be unitized in advance, which has the advantage of making assembly easy and stabilizing quality.

[0028] In the invention of claim 4, part of the mail slot doubles as an insertion slot, simplifying the structure. In addition, the mail slot can be entirely covered with a cover, improving the sealing effect of the cover.

[0029] When the configuration of claim 5 is adopted, the article cannot be removed unless all the unit members are rotated, which significantly increases security.

[0030] Although it is possible to form the mail slot and insertion slit in a vertical position, for example, in the middle of the left and right parts of the door, by forming them close to one side of the door as in claim 6, the storage area can be used more effectively.

[0031] In other words, if the mail slot and insertion slit are vertically long, they can be located on the right or left vertical edge of the door, allowing the left or right side of the interior of the storage cabinet body to be used as a mail storage area; on the other hand, if the mail slot and insertion slit are horizontally long, they can be formed along the upper edge of the door, allowing the space behind the door to be used as a mail storage area.In either case, the interior of the storage cabinet body can be left wide open for other items, allowing effective use of the storage area inside the storage cabinet body.

[0032] It is common for storage furniture to be equipped with a locking device, and in that case, the lock is often placed at the free end of the back of the door, and a deadbolt is often attached to and detached from the storage cabinet body. Also, horizontally pivoting doors often have a latch claw at the free end to keep them closed. 6 As shown above, if the mail slot and insertion slit are formed vertically and are located in a position on the door close to the center of rotation, the mail slot and insertion slit will not interfere with the lock or latch functions, so the mail slot function can be provided without impairing the locking or latch functions.

[0033] Claim 1 As shown, move the mail slot and insertion slit up and down. In the direction The slim design allows both thick and thin items to be pushed into the cabinet in an upright position, allowing for smooth insertion without the items getting stuck halfway through. Furthermore, because the items do not bend, it also provides excellent protection for items stored in envelopes, etc. (It is safe even when CDs or cards are enclosed inside).

[0034] The present invention also includes a configuration with only one storage section, but 7 When applied to a multi-unit system like this, the main body of the storage unit can be shared by many unit storage units, reducing overall costs. Furthermore, the units can be freely laid out, such as arranged in islands on the floor or along a wall. Therefore, they are ideal for offices with a free address system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] 1A is an external perspective view of a locker according to an embodiment, FIG. 1B is a partial front view, and FIG. 1C is a partial cross-sectional plan view of another example. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing all constituent members. [Figure 3] (A) is a partially separated perspective view, and (B) is a cross-sectional view seen from the BB direction of (A). [Figure 4]This is a perspective view of the door as seen from the back side. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view with the door removed. [Figure 6] 10A is a partial front view with some doors omitted, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the second side divider. [Figure 7] (A) is an exploded perspective view of the first side storage section, (B) is a perspective view of the receiving member, (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along CC in (A), and (D) is another example view of the same area as (C). [Figure 8] (A) is a partial back view of the door, (B) is a cross-sectional view of (A) taken along the line BB, (C) is a cross-sectional view of (A) taken along the line CC, (D) is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of a modified version in which the cover opens like a folding door, and (E) is a vertical side view of another example in which a mail slot is provided at the top of the door. [Figure 9] 8A is a plan view of the left portion, FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line IXB-IXB in FIG. 8A, and FIGS. 8C and 8D are cross-sectional views showing other examples of the frame body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] Next, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a multiple locker will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the terms "front-rear" and "left-right" will be used to specify directions, but the front-rear direction refers to the depth direction, and the left-right direction refers to the width direction.

[0037] (1) Basic structure of the locker First, the basic structure of the locker will be explained mainly with reference to Figures 1 to 4. The locker of this embodiment is made of steel, and as shown in Figures 1 and 2, has a storage body 1 that opens forward and ten doors 2 arranged in five rows and two columns and positioned in front of it. Therefore, the locker of this embodiment is made up of ten unit storage sections.

[0038] As shown in Figure 2, the exterior of the storage cabinet body 1 is made up of left and right side panels 3, a top panel 4, a bottom panel 5, and a back panel 6. The interior is divided into left and right sections by a center partition panel 7, and four shelves 8 are arranged in the space on both sides of the center partition panel 7. The bottom panel 5 can also be considered the lowest shelf. The side panels 3, center partition panel 7, and bottom panel 5 are connected to two base frames 9 on the left and right longitudinal sides.

[0039] As shown in Figure 2, downward stepped portions 4a are formed on the left and right side edges and rear edge of the top plate 4, and upper pieces 3a, 6a formed on the upper ends of the side plates 3 and back plate 6 are overlapped and spot welded to these stepped portions 4a. In addition, inward-facing rear pieces 3b are formed on the rear ends of the left and right side plates 3, and these rear pieces 3b are overlapped and spot welded to the rear surface of the back plate 6. The rear end of the center partition plate 7 is fitted into a bracket portion 10 provided on the back plate 6.

[0040] Inward-facing lower pieces 3c are formed at the lower ends of the left and right side plates 3, and the lower pieces 3c are spot-welded to the base frame 9. The bottom plate 5 is fitted into the lower pieces 3c of the side plates 3 and also into the base frame 9. The lower end of the center partition plate 7 is also fitted into the base frame 9. Although not shown in the figure, the upper end of the center partition plate 7 is fitted into a bracket piece welded to the underside of the top plate 4.

[0041] As shown in Figure 3, the shelf board 8 has a downward-facing front frame piece 8a, left and right downward-facing side pieces 8b, and a downward-facing rear piece (not shown), and the left and right side edges are supported by two front and rear support brackets 11 welded to the inner surface of the side board 3 and the side of the center partition board 7.

[0042] The receiving bracket 11 is formed in a crank shape so that there is a small gap between its top and the side plate 3 or the center partition plate 7, and its lower half is welded to the side plate 3 or the center partition plate 7, while an inward support piece 11a is formed at its upper end. Then, the side piece 8b of the shelf board 8 is inserted from above into the gap formed between the receiving bracket 11 and the side plate 3 or the center partition plate 7, and a dowel 8c formed on a bulge in the side piece 8b of the shelf board 8 is engaged with a square engaging hole 12 formed in the receiving bracket 11, thereby holding the shelf board 8 so that it cannot slip out upward or move forward or backward.

[0043] The door 2 rotates horizontally around its right edge. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, hinges 13 are attached to the front frame 4c of the top panel 4 and the right end of the front frame piece 8a of each shelf panel 8 to hold the door 2 in a horizontally rotatable manner.

[0044] A front frame portion 14 with a U-shaped cross section is bent and formed at the front end of the side panel 3, while a hollow, rectangular front frame portion 15 is also formed at the front end of the center partition plate 7, and when the door 2 is closed, the free end overlaps the front frame portions 14, 15 from the front.

[0045] As shown in Fig. 4, upper, side, and lower fold pieces 2a, 2b, and 2c are formed around the four periphery of the door 2, and the right end of the upper fold piece 2a is connected to a hinge 13 with a pin (not shown). A lock unit 16 is fixed to a portion of the door 2 near the free end and at a midpoint between the top and bottom. The front surface of the lock unit 16 is exposed in front of the door 2, and on the exposed front surface, for example, as shown in Fig. 1, a numeric keypad (push button) 17, a keyhole 18, and a knob 19 are provided. A combination lock may be provided instead of the lock on the numeric keypad 17.

[0046] Returning to Figure 4, lock unit 16 incorporates an electronic lock that is unlocked by operating numeric keypad 17 and a mechanical lock that is unlocked by operating a key, with deadbolt 20 of the electronic lock positioned to move horizontally and deadbolt 21 of the mechanical lock positioned to rotate. Therefore, front frame portion 14 of left side panel 3 and front frame portion 15 of center partition panel 7 are formed with a notched engagement portion 22 into which deadbolt 20 of the electronic lock fits and a lock hole 23 into which deadbolt 21 of the mechanical lock fits. Note that if a dial lock is provided, a mechanical lock that uses a key is not necessary.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in part in Fig. 4, a horizontally rotating latch claw 24 is attached to the lock unit 16, while as shown in Fig. 7(B), a resin receiving member 25 is fixed to the front frame portion 14 and the front frame portion 15 of the center partition plate 7, and an engaging portion 25a is formed in the receiving member 25 with which the latch claw 24 engages and disengages as it rotates. Note that the receiving member 25 is shown in simplified form in Fig. 5, and is not shown in Figs. 2 and 3.

[0048] A first tray 26 for storing small items and a second tray 27 for storing water bottles and plastic bottles are arranged on the rear surface of the door 2 near the free end. These trays 26 and 27 may be kept on hand, or one or both may be optional.

[0049] (2) First and second storage compartments Items can be stored in each unit storage section of the storage cabinet main body 1, but in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, a first partition 29 having a bookend-shaped partition plate 29a that is long from front to back is placed on the left side of the unit storage section, and the area between the partition plate 29a and the right / left side panel 3 or the center partition plate 7 is formed as a second storage section 32 that is separated from the large-capacity first storage section 30 and can store electronic devices such as a laptop computer 31 or a tablet terminal.

[0050] As shown in Figure 7(A), the first divider 29 has a horizontal plate 29b that overlaps the shelf board 8 (including the bottom plate 5; the same applies below), and two positioning protrusions 33, 34 protruding downward from the horizontal plate 29b, one on each side. On the other hand, the shelf board 8 has two pairs of positioning holes 35, 36 into which the positioning protrusions 33, 34 fit. Therefore, the first divider 29 can be attached to two positions, left and right, and the left and right width of the second storage section 32 can be adjusted in two stages.

[0051] In this case, the rear positioning protrusions 34 and positioning holes 36 have the same front-to-rear length, but the left-side positioning protrusions 33 and positioning holes 35 located at the front are shorter in front-to-rear length than the rear positioning protrusions 34 and positioning holes 36, and the right-side positioning protrusions 33 and positioning holes 35 located at the front are longer in front-to-rear length than the rear positioning protrusions 34 and positioning holes 36. For this reason, the first divider 29 can only be attached to the shelf board 8 when there is a space between it and the side panel 3. This prevents the first divider 29 from being attached incorrectly.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 5, a channel-shaped, vertical wiring duct 37 is attached to the front end of the side panel 3 and the center partition panel 7, and an outlet 38 is attached to the top of this wiring duct 37. This allows charging of electronic devices such as a laptop computer 31. In this embodiment, the outlet 38 is a two-port type, but it may have one or three or more ports. In addition to the outlet 38, the wiring duct 37 can also be provided with a USB port for charging. The wiring duct 37 can be attached to brackets (not shown) fixed to the side panel 3 and the center partition panel 7 by welding in the same manner as in FIG. 3(B).

[0053] The outlet 38 can be placed in the front and left part of the shelf 8, as shown by the dotted line in Figure 5, or on the upper inner surface of the unit storage section (it can also be provided on the back panel 6).

[0054] As in the embodiment, by providing the wiring duct 37 and the outlet 38 in the second storage section 32, the plug of the electronic device such as the laptop computer 31 can be connected to the outlet 38 without the cord protruding outside the second storage section 32, which has the advantage of allowing the cord to be neatly organized and making it easy to use.

[0055] The first separator 29 shown in Figure 7(A) is assumed to be made of a metal plate, and the positioning protrusions 33, 34 are formed by cutting and raising, but the first separator 29 can also be made of synthetic resin, in which case no holes will be formed by cutting and raising. The positioning protrusions 33, 34 can also be formed into a claw-like shape to prevent them from coming off easily. The front corners of the first separator 29 are cut, making it easy to insert and remove items such as the laptop computer 31.

[0056] (3) Third storage section The right side of the unit storage section is a third storage section 40 separated from the first storage section 30 by a bookend-shaped second divider 39. The second divider 39 is L-shaped and has a vertically oriented divider plate 39a that is long from front to back, and a horizontal plate (bottom plate) 39b that overlaps the shelf plate 8. The second divider 39 is made of synthetic resin, but can also be made of metal plate.

[0057] In the second separator 39, a pair of positioning protrusions 42 is provided on the horizontal plate 39b, one on the front side and one on the back side, while the shelf board 8 is provided with positioning holes 43 into which the positioning protrusions 42 fit. In the second separator 39, the front end of the horizontal plate 39b is located behind the front end of the separator 39a, but the front ends of the horizontal plate 39b and the separator 39a may be aligned. This is also true for the first separator 29.

[0058] As shown in Figures 4 and 8(A), a vertically elongated frame 44 is attached to the back surface of the door 2 in a region close to the pivot point. Frame 44 is made of synthetic resin, and has a vertically long mail slot 45 formed therein, to which an inward-opening multi-stage (four-stage) cover 46 is attached to close mail slot 45. Mail slot 45 also opens into door 2. Mail slot 45 is positioned to the left of frame 44, and therefore the portion of frame 44 to the right of mail slot 45 is wider. The number of stages of cover 46 can be set as desired.

[0059] A peripheral rib 47 is formed on frame 44 so as to surround its outer periphery and mail slot 45, and a horizontal rib 48 is formed on the right side of mail slot 45, connecting the two peripheral ribs 47. Note that ribs 47, 48 are for reinforcement and may be omitted. By abutting the right end of frame 44 against right fold-back piece 2b of door 2, mail slot 45 is shifted to the left side of frame 44, but frame 44 can also be configured so that mail slot 45 opens in the center between the left and right.

[0060] The frame 44 can be fixed by adhering it to the rear surface of the door 2 with adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape, by holding it down with a retaining piece fixed to the rear surface of the door 2, or by screwing it into a nut or plate material fixed to the rear surface of the door 2. As shown in Figure 8, an inverted L-shaped reinforcing member 49 is placed in the upper right corner of the rear surface of the door 2. The upper part of the frame 44 is narrowed to avoid interference with this reinforcing member 49.

[0061] The left edge of each cover 46 has multiple upper and lower stages of support protrusions 46a protruding leftward, while the frame body 44 has bearing portions 50, 51, and 52 that sandwich the support protrusions 46a from above and below, and a support shaft 53 is inserted between the bearing portions 50, 51, and 52 and the support protrusions 46a.

[0062] The bearing sections 50, 51, and 52 are made up of an upwardly opening bearing section 50 with an end plate 54 at its lower end, an open bearing section 51 with no end plates on either the top or bottom, and a closed bearing section 52 with end plates 54 at both the top and bottom. A support shaft 53 passes through the end plates 54 of the upwardly opening bearing section 50 and the closed bearing section 52 (see FIG. 8(C)), and a torsion coil spring 55 that urges the cover 46 in the closing direction is fitted into the open bearing section 51 (see FIG. 8(B)). Therefore, each cover 46 can be opened and closed independently against the spring 55. Instead of the torsion coil spring 55, a compression coil spring, a leaf spring, rubber, or the like can be used as the urging means.

[0063] As shown in Figure 9 (B), there is an insertion slit 56 several millimeters wide between the tip (free end) of the cover 46 and the right inner surface of the mail slot 45, and thin mail items 61 such as thin envelopes and contact sheets can be inserted into the third storage section 40 through this insertion slit 56.

[0064] (4) Safety area display means for the first storage compartment 5, the area between the second storage section 32 and the third storage section 40 is the first storage section 30, and if trays 26, 27 are provided protruding backward from the back surface of the door 2, the trays 26, 27 will enter the first storage section 30 when the door 2 is closed. Therefore, if the front end of an item 58 placed in the first storage section 30 is located near the front end of the shelf 8, the trays 26, 27 will hit the item 58, making it impossible to close the door 2, and forcing the door 2 to close could damage the door 2.

[0065] Therefore, as shown in Figures 7(A) and (C), ribs 59 are formed on the shelf boards 8 on the left and right sides to bulge upward as an indicator showing the deadline for placing items 58 without hitting the trays 26, 27. In other words, the ribs 59 are formed as a means for visually identifying the front end of the area where items 58 can be safely placed.

[0066] As shown in Figure 7(D), it is possible to form the ribs 59 so that they bulge downward, but if the ribs 59 are provided so that they protrude upward as in (C), this has the advantage of providing the ribs 59 with a stopper function, thereby reliably preventing the article 58 from protruding. Coloring the ribs 59 is even more effective.

[0067] As a means of displaying the area where the item 58 can be safely placed, it is possible to color the placement area, as shown by the diagonal lines in Fig. 5. Alternatively, it is possible to not color the placement area, but to color the interference area in front of it.

[0068] In the embodiment, the trays 26, 27 are arranged close to the free end of the door 2, so that in the area to the right of the trays 26, 27, items 58 can be placed up to the front end of the shelf 8. Therefore, by coloring only the areas that interfere with the trays 26, 27 or by surrounding only the areas that interfere with the trays 26, 27 with ribs 59, it is possible to effectively utilize the unit storage sections while preventing damage to the door 2. As a display means, the ribs 59 and coloring may be used together.

[0069] (5) Summary In this embodiment, the mail slot 45 is closed with the cover 46, so that the inside cannot be seen through the mail slot 45, providing excellent privacy protection and security. Also, the cover 46 is an inward-opening type, so that a thick mail item 60 such as a thick envelope can be inserted into the third storage section 40 by pushing the cover 46.

[0070] Also, because it is an inward-opening type, even if you try to pick up and pull out the inserted thick mail item 60 with your fingers, the cover 46 gets in the way, making it difficult to do so. This further improves security. Furthermore, because the cover 46 is separated into multiple upper and lower sections, it is difficult to push open each cover 46 with one hand while picking up and pulling out the thick mail item 60 with the other hand, thus further improving security.

[0071] On the other hand, thin mail items 61 such as thin envelopes, letters, and clear files are not stiff, so when you try to push the cover 46 in to insert them, they tend to bend, making insertion difficult, but in this embodiment, the insertion slit 56 opens on the outside of the cover 46, so they can be inserted without any problems into the third storage section 40. To remove a thin mail item 61 that has been inserted, you must push open the group of covers 46, but just like with thick mail items 60, removing a thin mail item 61 is difficult because the cover 46 gets in the way.

[0072] As shown by the dashed line in Figure 9 (B), the second separator 39 can be provided with an auxiliary separator 39c located behind the tip of the cover 46 to divide the second storage section 40 into left and right sections. Dividing the second storage section 40 into left and right sections in this way prevents the thick mail item 60 from falling over and blocking the rear section of the insertion slit 56, thereby ensuring the insertion of the thin mail item 61. In addition, the second separator 39 can be provided with a separator only at the location of the auxiliary separator 39c, but in order to prevent the thick mail item 60 from falling over toward the first storage section 30, it is preferable to provide the separator at least at the left end of the horizontal plate 39b.

[0073] Arranging the second and third storage sections 32, 40 separately on the left and right sides of the first storage section 30 as in the embodiment has the advantage of allowing electronic devices such as the laptop computer 31, mailed items 60, 61, and other items 58 to be stored in an organized manner. Although it is possible to arrange the second storage section 32 and the third storage section 40 closer to the right side, arranging them separately on the left and right sides as in the embodiment has the advantage that it is particularly easy to arrange the outlet 38.

[0074] The partition plate 39a of the second separator 39 is located several centimeters behind the front end of the shelf 8, but as shown by the dashed line in Figure 6(B), the partition plate 39a may be extended close to the front end of the shelf 8. In this case, as shown in Figure 6(B), by cutting the front upper corner of the partition plate 39a, the items 60, 61 can be easily inserted and removed with the door open.

[0075] (6) Variations and Others Next, modified examples will be described. In the modified example (second embodiment) shown in Fig. 9(C), a flange 44a is formed on the frame 44 to fit into an opening 45a formed in the door 2. With this configuration, the flange 44a functions as an edge material, which has the advantage of being aesthetically pleasing and being able to smoothly guide the insertion of mail items 60, 61.

[0076] In a modified example (third embodiment) shown in Figure 9(D), a partition piece 62 that divides the insertion slit 56 is formed on the frame 44. In this example, even if the cover 46 is pushed and rotated, the thin mail item 61 cannot be picked up, further improving security.

[0077] In the modified example (fourth embodiment) shown in Figure 8(D), the cover 46 is configured as a double door, and an independent insertion slit 56 is provided on the outside of the right side of the cover 46. In this example, the cover 46 cannot be pushed open without using both hands, making it very difficult to remove a thick mail item 60 that has been inserted. Therefore, it can be said that security is improved compared to a single-door type. Security can be further improved by separating the cover 46 into multiple upper and lower sections.

[0078] In the modified example (fifth embodiment) shown in Figure 8 (E), the mail slot 45 and the insertion slit 56 are formed in a left-right longitudinal orientation at the upper end of the door 2. The insertion slit 56 is located under the cover 46. Front and rear walls 63, 64 are arranged on the back surface of the door 2 to form a thick item storage section 65 and a thin item storage section 66. The lower edge of the insertion slit 56 on the frame 44 is formed as a sloped surface that slopes downward toward the rear. This allows the thin mail item 61 to be smoothly guided into the thin item storage section 66.

[0079] As in this embodiment, when storage sections 65, 66 for mailed items are provided on the back side of the door 2, the storage sections 65, 66 are inserted inside the storage cabinet main body 1, so it is preferable to provide a marking such as a rib 59 indicating the front end of the item storage area of ​​the first storage section 30, as in the embodiment.

[0080] 1(C) shows a modified example (sixth embodiment) in which an insertion slit 56 is formed at the tip of the cover 46. In this case, the cover 46 is integral as a whole.

[0081] The present invention can be embodied in various other ways. For example, although the embodiment is applied to a type with 5 tiers and 2 columns, the arrangement of the unit storage units can be set arbitrarily, such as a multi-tier configuration with only 1 column, or a multi-tier configuration with 3 or more columns. It is also possible to arrange multiple types of unit storage units with different heights in one locker.

[0082] The door is generally of the horizontal pivot type, but a flip-up or downward pivot type can also be used. If the height of the storage section is, for example, about 500 mm or more, it is also possible to place fixed or miscellaneous shelves inside. Furthermore, it is also possible to form the mail slot and the mail insertion slit separately on the door, or to form the mail insertion slit on the front frame of the storage cabinet body. [Industrial Applicability]

[0083] The present invention can be applied to storage furniture such as lockers, etc., and is therefore industrially applicable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 1 Storage cabinet body 2 doors 3 Side Panel 4. Top plate 5 Bottom plate 7 Center partition 8 Shelf board (bottom board of unit storage section) 13 Hinge 16 Lock Unit 29 First partition 30 First storage section 31 Notebook PCs (electronic devices / mobile terminals) 32 Second storage section 39 Second partition 40 Third storage section 44 Frame 45 Mail slot 46 Cover 56 Insertion slit 58 Goods 60 Thick mail 61 Thin mail

Claims

1. A storage cabinet body having a storage section that opens forward, and a horizontally pivoting door that covers the opening of the storage cabinet body, The door or the storage cabinet body has a vertically long mail slot through which an item can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed, A cover that closes the mail slot while allowing items to be inserted is arranged in the mail slot so as to be horizontally rotatable; An insertion slit that allows thin mail items to be inserted into the storage section without horizontally rotating the cover is formed on the door or the storage body, and is long in the vertical direction with the slit open on the front surface of the door. Storage furniture.

2. the cover is of an inward-opening type that rotates horizontally toward the storage section against a spring means; The width of the cover is smaller than the width of the mail slot, A vertical longitudinal gap formed between the cover and one longitudinal side edge of the mail slot functions as the mail insertion slit.

2. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

3. The cover is attached to a rectangular frame body that is vertically elongated and has openings at the front and rear, and is horizontally rotatable. The gap is formed between the free end of the cover and one longitudinal side edge of the mail slot.

3. The storage furniture according to claim 2.

4. The insertion slit is formed in the cover.

2. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

5. The cover is made up of a plurality of unit members arranged in a vertical direction, Each of the unit members is configured to rotate individually.

5. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

6. The door is attached to the storage body so as to rotate horizontally around the left or right edge, The mail slot and the insertion slit are formed on the side of the door that is closer to the rotation center.

5. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

7. A single storage cabinet body has multiple storage sections arranged in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, or in both the vertical and horizontal directions, Each storage section is provided with the door.

5. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

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