cabinet

Abstract

The cabinet provides users with multiple storage patterns and / or designs. [Solution] A cabinet X is provided which comprises a plurality of boxes 1 which can be stacked on top of each other and a connecting means (fitting structure 4) for connecting the boxes 1 vertically, the connecting means (fitting structure 4) being arranged so that the boxes 1 can be connected in a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes 1.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stackable cabinet. [Background technology]

[0002] A cabinet configured by stacking a plurality of boxes is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Such a cabinet provides a user with a single storage pattern and design. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3200229 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide users with a plurality of storage patterns and / or designs in a cabinet. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following cabinets [1] to

[10] .

[0006] [1] A method for stacking a plurality of boxes, and a connecting means for connecting the boxes vertically, The coupling means is arranged so as to be able to couple the boxes in a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes. cabinet.

[0007] [2] one or more of the boxes form tiers that can be stacked on top of each other; the steps are formed with rotational symmetry; The coupling means is arranged so that the boxes can be coupled together even after the operation of rotating the steps by a predetermined angle based on the rotational symmetry of the steps. [1] Cabinet.

[0008] [3] The connecting means has a lower connecting portion disposed on the upper bottom surface of the box and an upper connecting portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the box, The lower joint portion is arranged so that a joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as the rotational symmetry of the step formed by the box. [2] Cabinet.

[0009] [4] The lower joint is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the outer edge of the box, which is the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the step, The upper joint portion is provided at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from a portion of the outer edge of the box that becomes the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the step. [3] Cabinet.

[0010] [5] the box is formed with rotational symmetry; The coupling means is arranged so that the boxes can be coupled continuously even after an operation of rotating the boxes by a predetermined angle based on the rotational symmetry of the boxes. Any of the cabinets [1] to [4].

[0011] [6] The connecting means has a lower connecting portion disposed on the upper bottom surface of the box and an upper connecting portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the box, The lower joint portion is arranged so that a joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as the rotational symmetry of the box. [5] Cabinet.

[0012] [7] The lower joint is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the box, The upper joint portion is provided at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the box. [6] Cabinet.

[0013] [8] A movement assisting means for assisting the rotational movement of the entire device is provided. Any of the cabinets [1] to [7].

[0014] [9] The coupling means is a fitting structure. Any of the cabinets [1] to [8].

[0015]

[10] The box is formed into a rectangular parallelepiped; the coupling means is a fitting structure, The fitting structure has a first uneven portion formed on an upper bottom surface of the box and a second uneven portion formed on a lower bottom surface of the box, The first uneven portion is provided so as to form a rectangle at a position spaced a predetermined width from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the box, The second uneven portion is provided so as to draw a line segment at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the box. Any of the cabinets [1] to [8]. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] By adopting the above-mentioned means, the present invention can provide users with a plurality of storage patterns and / or designs in the cabinet. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A to 1C are side views (from left to right, left side view, front view, right side view, and back view) of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams illustrating a transition of an arrangement pattern in a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams illustrating a transition of an arrangement pattern in a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams illustrating a transition of an arrangement pattern in a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a partial assembly view of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a partial assembly view of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a partial assembly view of a cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention can be embodied, for example, in the following cabinet X. The following cabinet X is exemplified for the purpose of explaining the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Furthermore, the components of the following cabinet X and the materials, shapes, dimensions, number, and arrangement of the components may be changed within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

[0019] The cabinet X is a stacking cabinet. That is, the cabinet X is assembled by stacking a plurality of boxes 1. An example of the cabinet X is shown in FIGS.

[0020] A plurality of boxes 1 are stacked on a bottom plate 2. In this example, a square (one side 1×one side 1) bottom plate 2 is used.

[0021] There are multiple types of box 1 based on shape, size, function, etc. In this example, the box 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped (length x x width y x height z), and three types of box 1 (box 1a, box 1b, and box 1c) are used.

[0022] The box 1a is formed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y≒(1 / 3)l, and height z=h, and has an open storage opening formed on the side of length x × height z.

[0023] Box 1b is a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y≒(2 / 3)l, and height z=h, and has a drawer-type storage opening formed on the side of length x × height z.

[0024] Box 1c is a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y≒(2 / 3)l, and height z=h, and has a drawer-type storage opening formed on the side of width y × height z.

[0025] By combining multiple types of boxes 1, a step S is formed that fits the shape of the bottom plate 2. In this example, the step S is formed by combining boxes 1a and 1b or boxes 1a and 1c to form a rectangular parallelepiped with length x = l, width y = l, and height z = h. The top and bottom surfaces of the step S have the same shape as the bottom plate 2, so that other steps S can be stacked on top of each other.

[0026] With this configuration, a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes 1 can be realized in the cabinet X.

[0027] First, the layout patterns shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are as follows.

[0028] The first tier S, which is stacked on the bottom plate 2, is formed by a combination of boxes 1a and 1b, with box 1a being arranged so that its storage opening appears on the left side and box 1b being arranged so that its storage opening appears on the right side.

[0029] The second tier S, which is stacked on top of the first tier S, is formed by a combination of boxes 1a and 1b, with box 1a being arranged so that its storage opening is visible on the back and box 1b being arranged so that its storage opening is visible on the front.

[0030] The third tier S, which is stacked on top of the second tier S, is formed by a combination of boxes 1a and 1c, with box 1a positioned so that its storage opening is visible on the right side and box 1c positioned so that its storage opening is visible on the back.

[0031] The fourth tier S, which is stacked on top of the third tier S, is formed by a combination of boxes 1a and 1c, with box 1a positioned so that its storage opening is on the left side and box 1c positioned so that its storage opening is on the front.

[0032] Next, this arrangement pattern can be changed to another arrangement pattern by the following operation.

[0033] For example, one example is an operation of rotating the stage S by a predetermined angle θ. In Figure 3, the third stage S is rotated clockwise by θ = 90°. As a result, on the third stage S, box 1a is positioned so that its storage opening appears at the front, and box 1c is positioned so that its storage opening appears on the right side.

[0034] Another example is an operation of rotating the box 1 by a predetermined angle φ. In Fig. 4, the box 1c forming the third stage S is rotated by φ=180°. As a result, in the third stage S, the box 1c is positioned so that its storage opening appears at the front.

[0035] Another example is replacing box 1 with another type of box having the same shape and dimensions. In Figure 5, box 1b forming the second stage S is replaced with box 1c.

[0036] Based on the above operations, a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes 1 are realized in the cabinet X. As a result, the cabinet X provides the user with a plurality of storage patterns and / or designs.

[0037] Top plates 3 are stacked on top of the multiple boxes 1. In this example, the top plate 3 is square (1 side x 1 side) like the bottom plate 2. It is preferable that the upper surface of the top plate 3 has a structure suitable for storing items, such as a wall on the outer edge.

[0038] The boxes 1 are stacked via an interlocking structure 4. The interlocking structure 4 has a first uneven portion 41 formed on the upper bottom surface of the box 1 (and the upper bottom surface of the bottom plate 2) and a second uneven portion 42 formed on the lower bottom surface of the box 1 (and the lower bottom surface of the top plate 3). Figure 6 shows how the first uneven portion 41 and the second uneven portion 42 interlock when the third stage S is stacked on top of the second stage S.

[0039] In this example, the first uneven portion 41 is formed as a recess, and is provided so as to describe a rectangle at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the box 1 (and the upper bottom surface of the bottom plate 2).

[0040] In this example, the second uneven portion 42 is formed as a convex portion and is provided so as to form a short line segment at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the box 1 (and the lower bottom surface of the top plate 3). The second uneven portion 42 is spaced a predetermined width d from both the vertical x and horizontal y directions of the lower bottom surface of the box 1, and is arranged so as to be parallel to the horizontal y direction of the lower bottom surface of the box 1. As a result, the second uneven portion 42 is arranged so as to correspond to the four corners of the lower bottom surface of the box 1.

[0041] Based on this configuration, the first concave-convex portion 41 and the second concave-convex portion 42 are arranged so that they continue to fit together even when the arrangement pattern is changed to another by the above-mentioned operation. Fig. 7 shows how the first concave-convex portion 41 and the second concave-convex portion 42 continue to fit together when the third step S is rotated by θ = 90°. Fig. 8 also shows how the first concave-convex portion 41 and the second concave-convex portion 42 continue to fit together when the box 1c forming the third step S is rotated by φ = 180°.

[0042] The following provides a supplementary explanation of the possible modifications and applications of the example of the cabinet X described above.

[0043] The cabinet X is provided with movement assisting means 5 that assists the movement of the entire cabinet X. In particular, the movement assisting means 5 assists the rotational movement of the entire cabinet X. In this example, the movement assisting means 5 are casters that are provided on the lower bottom surface of the top board 2 and can move in any direction.

[0044] The movement assisting means 5 allows the user to easily access all storage openings in the arrangement pattern of the boxes 1 regardless of the installation location of the cabinet X. In other words, all sides of the cabinet X can be easily utilized.

[0045] <About Cabinet X as a whole>

[0046] The cabinet X is configured as a whole by stacking a plurality of boxes 1, but a portion of the cabinet X may be configured by stacking a plurality of boxes 1. For example, the cabinet X may be a shelf-type cabinet including a frame and shelves provided on the frame, and may be configured by stacking a plurality of boxes 1 in at least one of a plurality of spaces separated by the shelves.

[0047] <Design of Stage S and Box 1>

[0048] The step S is designed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y=l, and height z=h, but the length x and width y can be changed based on the design of the box 1. For example, the step S may be designed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y≒(2 / 3)l, and height z=h, and may be formed by a combination of two boxes 1a, one box 1b, or one box 1c.

[0049] Furthermore, the step S and the box 1 are not limited to the above shapes and dimensions, and can be designed to have any shape and dimensions.

[0050] For example, the box 1 may be divided in any manner as long as it is designed to have the shape and dimensions of the divided stage S. As an example, one type of box 1 may be formed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x = l, width y ≒ (1 / 2)l, and height z = h, or may be formed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x ≒ (1 / 2)l, width y ≒ (1 / 2)l, and height z = h.

[0051] Alternatively, the box 1 may be designed to have the same shape and dimensions as the stage S. That is, one type of box 1 may be formed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x=l, width y=l, and height z=h.

[0052] Also, for example, a certain type of box 1 may have a different height z from other types. In this case, this type of box 1 may form a different tier S from the tier S of height z = h. Alternatively, the height z may be (1 / m1)h (where m1 is an integer of 2 or greater), and m1 boxes 1 may be stacked one above the other in a tier S of height z = h. Alternatively, the height z may be m2h (where m2 is an integer of 2 or greater), and m2 boxes 1 of the other type may be stacked one above the other in a tier S of height z = m2h.

[0053] Furthermore, for example, the step S may be designed as a polygonal prism (particularly, a regular polygonal prism). Even in this case, when the box 1 is designed to have a shape and dimensions obtained by dividing the step S, the form of division is arbitrary. For example, if the step S is designed as a regular hexagonal prism with one side l, a certain type of box 1 may be formed as a regular triangular prism with one side l, or as a rhombic prism (a quadrangular prism with a rhombic base) with one side l and interior angles of 60° and 120°.

[0054] Although Box 1 is designed to be stacked, it can also be used alone.

[0055] <Operations related to transitioning placement patterns>

[0056] The operation of rotating the step S by a predetermined angle θ is premised on the step S having rotational symmetry, and the predetermined angle θ is an angle based on the rotational symmetry of the shape of the step S. In other words, if the shape of the step S has n1-fold symmetry, θ is (360 / n1)° or a multiple thereof. In the above example, n1=4.

[0057] The operation of rotating box 1 by a predetermined angle φ is premised on the assumption that box 1 has rotational symmetry, and the predetermined angle φ is an angle based on the rotational symmetry of the shape of box 1. In other words, if the shape of box 1 has n2-fold symmetry, φ is (360 / n2)° or a multiple thereof. In the previous example, n2=2.

[0058] Other operations related to the transition of the arrangement pattern include, for example, replacing one or more boxes 1 constituting step S with one or more boxes 1 of different shape and dimension types. For example, if step S is designed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x = l, width y = l, and height z = h, a combination of a box 1 designed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x = l, width y ≒ (1 / 3) l, and height z = h and a box 1 designed as a rectangular parallelepiped with length x = l, width y ≒ (2 / 3) l, and height z = h may be replaced with a combination of two boxes 1 designed as rectangular parallelepipeds with length x = l, width y ≒ (1 / 2) l, and height z = h.

[0059] <About Interlocking Structure 4>

[0060] When stacking boxes 1, a connecting means such as a magnet or a hook-and-loop fastener is used to connect the boxes together, including the interlocking structure 4. In this case, the connecting means has a lower connecting portion (first concave-convex portion 41 in the case of the interlocking structure 4) arranged on the upper bottom surface of the box 1 (and the upper bottom surface of the bottom plate 2), and an upper connecting portion (second concave-convex portion 42 in the case of the interlocking structure 4) formed on the lower bottom surface of the box 1 (and the lower bottom surface of the top plate 3). Note that in the interlocking structure 4, the concave-convex relationship between the first concave-convex portion 41 and the second concave-convex portion 42 may be reversed.

[0061] The connecting means may be a frictional connecting means such as a non-slip sheet. In this case, the connecting means may be provided on at least one of the upper and lower bottom surfaces of the box 1.

[0062] In this specification, "bonding" means being joined together to the extent that positioning is achieved. In particular, the "bonding" does not require a bonding force that prevents dissociation. The above-mentioned bonding means may be a means with a bonding force, such as a magnet or a hook-and-loop fastener, or may be a means without a bonding force, such as an interlocking structure.

[0063] When the stage S is rotated by a predetermined angle θ, the box 1 can be subsequently joined, and the lower joint portion is arranged so that the joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as the rotational symmetry of the stage S formed by the box 1.

[0064] Such an arrangement can be realized by providing the lower joint at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the step S, and providing the upper joint at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the step S. In other words, the lower joint is provided at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the portion of the outer edge of the box 1 that will become the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the step S, and the upper joint is provided at a position spaced a predetermined width d from the portion of the outer edge of the box 1 that will become the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the step S.

[0065] When Box 1 is rotated by a predetermined angle φ, Box 1 can be subsequently joined, and the lower joint portion is positioned so that the joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as Box 1.

[0066] Such an arrangement can be achieved by arranging the lower joint at a position spaced a predetermined distance d from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of box 1, and by arranging the upper joint at a position spaced a predetermined distance d from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of box 1.

[0067] <About Mobility Assistance Method 5>

[0068] The movement assisting means 5 may be a rotating table or the like provided on the lower bottom surface of the tabletop 2. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] X: Cabinet 1: Box 2:Bottom plate 3: Top plate 4: Interlocking structure 41:First uneven part 42:Second uneven part 5: Transportation aids S :Dan

Claims

1. The present invention comprises a plurality of boxes that can be stacked on top of each other, and a connecting means for connecting the boxes one above the other, the coupling means is arranged so as to be able to couple the boxes in a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes, one or more of the boxes form tiers that can be stacked on top of one another; the steps are formed with rotational symmetry; the coupling means is arranged so that the boxes can be coupled together continuously even after the operation of rotating the step by a predetermined angle based on the rotational symmetry of the step; The connecting means has a lower connecting portion disposed on the upper bottom surface of the box and an upper connecting portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the box, The lower joint portion is arranged so that a joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as the rotational symmetry of the step formed by the box. cabinet.

2. The lower joint portion is provided at a position spaced a predetermined width from a portion of the outer edge of the box that becomes the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the step, The upper joint portion is provided at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from a portion of the outer edge of the box that becomes the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the step. The cabinet of claim 1 .

3. The present invention comprises a plurality of boxes that can be stacked on top of each other, and a connecting means for connecting the boxes one above the other, the coupling means is arranged so as to be able to couple the boxes in a plurality of arrangement patterns of the boxes, the box is formed with rotational symmetry; the coupling means is arranged so that the boxes can be coupled continuously after an operation of rotating the boxes by a predetermined angle based on the rotational symmetry of the boxes; The connecting means has a lower connecting portion disposed on the upper bottom surface of the box and an upper connecting portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the box, The lower joint portion is arranged so that a joint portion with the upper joint portion has the same rotational symmetry as the rotational symmetry of the box. cabinet.

4. The lower joint portion is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the box, The upper joint portion is provided at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the box. The cabinet of claim 3.

5. A movement assisting means is provided to assist the rotational movement of the entire device. A cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The coupling means is a fitting structure. A cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The box is formed into a rectangular parallelepiped, the coupling means is a fitting structure, The lower joint portion is a first concave-convex portion formed on the upper bottom surface of the box, the upper joint portion is a second concave-convex portion formed on the lower bottom surface of the box, The first uneven portion is provided so as to form a rectangle at a position spaced a predetermined width from the outer edge of the upper bottom surface of the box, The second uneven portion is provided so as to draw a line segment at a position spaced apart by the predetermined width from the outer edge of the lower bottom surface of the box. A cabinet according to claim 1 or 3.

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