Storage furniture

Abstract

To disclose a locker capable of organizing and storing mail such as an envelope and an electronic apparatus such as a notebook computer.SOLUTION: A vertically long mailing port 45 is formed at an end close to a rotary prop on a door 2 and, at the back of the mailing port 45 in a storage part of a storage chamber body 1, mail storage parts 40, 41 are formed. The mail storage parts 40, 41 are composed of a second partition tool 39. At a part positioned on the side of a free end of the door 2 in the storage chamber body 1, a second storage part 32 that can store a notebook computer 31 is formed by arranging a first partition tool 29; a part between the second storage part 32 and the mail storage part 40 is a wide first storage part 30. Inside the second storage part 32 or nearby, an outlet 38 for a power source is arranged.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

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] Now, laptops and tablets are essential tools in the office, and since these are usually company-issued, the typical style is to store them in a locker when you leave work and then take them out and use them when you arrive. However, because both laptops and tablets are shaped like a board, there is the problem that they are prone to tipping over if placed upright, and there is also the problem that placing them lying down results in inefficient use of space.

[0011] The present invention was made against this background and aims to disclose a storage furniture that has excellent storage capacity for electronic devices such as laptops and tablets. [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 is rectangular in front view and opens forward, a door that closes the opening of the storage body; Equipped with The door or the storage body is formed with a mail slot through which mail can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed, The storage section has a mail storage section in which mail inserted through the mail slot is stored, and a normal storage section in which items are put in and taken out with the door open, The normal storage section includes a first storage section that occupies more than half the volume of the storage section, and a second storage section for storing a laptop computer or other portable electronic device. and The mail storage section is formed in a position overlapping the mail slot in the mailing direction so as to be able to store items inserted through the mail slot. That basic It is structured as follows. In the above basic configuration, The second storage section and the mail storage section are arranged on the left and right sides of the first storage section, One or both of the second storage section and the post storage section are separated from the first storage section by a partition plate that stands up from the underside of the first storage section or the post storage section. It has the following characteristics.

[0013] The invention of claim 2 is the same as claim 1, "A power outlet is provided inside or near the second storage section." The structure is as follows.

[0014] The invention of claim 3 is the same as claim 1 or 2, "The door is attached to the storage body so as to be able to rotate horizontally, The mail slot and the mail storage section are disposed on the side of the pivot point of the door, The second storage compartment is located on the free end side of the door. The structure is as follows.

[0015] The invention of claim 4 is Same basic configuration as In " The first storage section is disposed between the mail storage section and the second storage section, Adjacent storage areas are separated by partitions, The partition plate has a bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the second storage section or the mail storage section integrally formed at its lower end, forming a tray-like or bookend-like shape. The structure is as follows.

[0016] The invention of claim 5 is Same basic configuration as In " The first storage section is disposed between the mail storage section and the second storage section, Adjacent storage areas are separated by partitions, The partition plates are each lower than the height of the storage section, and their front ends are set back further behind the front ends of the storage sections. The structure is as follows.

[0017] The invention of claim 6 is 1 or 2 In "The partition plate has a bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the second storage section or the mail storage section, and is integrally formed at its lower end, forming a tray-like or bookend-like shape." The structure is as follows.

[0018] The invention of claim 7 is 1 or 2 In "The partition plates are each lower than the height of the storage section, and their front ends are set back further behind than the front ends of the storage sections." The structure is as follows.

[0019] The invention of claim 8 is 2 In "The above power supply The outlet is located in front of the partition. The structure is as follows.

[0020] The invention of claim 9 is 1,2,4,5 In any of the "The mail slot is elongated in that the vertical dimension is greater than the horizontal dimension." The structure is as follows.

[0021] The invention of claim 10 is 1,2,4,5 In any of the "A single storage cabinet body has multiple storage compartments arranged vertically or horizontally, or both vertically and horizontally." The structure is as follows. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] In each of the present inventions, mail items such as envelopes and magazines can be neatly stored in the mail storage section, and electronic devices such as laptops and tablets can be placed upright in the second storage section. This allows for efficient use of the storage section. Laptops and tablets can be inserted and removed from the second storage section by sliding them upright on the shelf, making them easy to store and remove.

[0023] As in claim 2, by providing an outlet in or near the storage section, electronic devices such as laptops can be charged while stored in the second storage section, without the cable interfering with the loading and unloading of other items, making it easy to use. Therefore, the storage furniture of the present invention is suitable for a free-address working style. The power outlet also includes a USB port for power.

[0024] Now, storage furniture is usually provided 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. 3 By locating the mail slot and mail storage section on the side of the door's pivot center as shown above, the mail slot does not interfere with the lock or latch functions, so the mail slot function can be maintained without compromising the lock or latch functions.

[0025] Although it is possible to place the second storage section and the mail storage section adjacent to each other, locating the second storage section near the free end of the door as in claim 3 has the advantage of allowing electronic devices such as laptops to be easily removed and placed in the second storage section without having to open the door wide. In other words, heavy items such as laptops can be safely placed in and removed without the door getting in the way. Furthermore, locating the second storage section near the free end also has the advantage of simplifying the structure of the partition means, since one side of the second storage section can be formed by the side panel of the storage cabinet body.

[0026] The storage section can be divided by a bar, but 1,4,5 By dividing the area with partitions like this, the areas can be clearly separated without reducing storage efficiency.

[0027] Claim In 1, Since the partition board rises from the underside of the storage section, it can stably support the item even when it is leaned against something. 4,6 Providing a bottom plate as shown in FIG. 1 has the advantage that the stability of the partition plate can be improved by using the article as a weight.

[0028] The partition plate can be extended from the top to the bottom of the storage section. 5,7 If the height is set lower than the height of the storage section, as in the example above, it is possible to reach in and out of the space above the partition, which has the advantage that items such as laptops and envelopes can be taken in and out safely and smoothly without being obstructed by the partition.

[0029] In addition, because the front end of the partition is located behind the front end of the storage section, it is possible to store items in the mail storage section or the second storage section while placing items horizontally in front of the partition, improving versatility. It also makes it possible to place an outlet in front of the partition.

[0030] In the configuration of claim 8, power supply The outlet can be easily inserted and removed. If the outlet is located on the side of the second storage section, electronic devices such as laptops can be slid in and out of the second storage section by sliding them along the shelf, making it easy to access even heavy electronic devices without putting strain on the user. On the other hand, the outlet can also be located on the shelf in front of the second storage section, which has the advantage of preventing items such as laptops stored in the second storage section from sliding out during an earthquake.

[0031] In claim 9, the mail slot is configured in a vertical direction, so documents such as envelopes can be stored smoothly in the mail storage section while standing upright. Since no external force is applied to the items, it is safe even when storing items that should not be bent, such as cards or CDs.

[0032] The present invention also includes a configuration with only one storage unit. However, when applied to a multiple-unit system as in claim 10, the main body of the storage cabinet is shared by multiple unit storage units, reducing overall costs. Furthermore, the cabinets can be freely laid out, such as arranged in islands on the floor or along a wall. Therefore, it is suitable for offices with a free address system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0033] [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, and (D) is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part of another example in which the cover is a double-door type. [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

[0034] 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.

[0035] (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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 midway 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 17 (push button), a keyhole 18, and a knob 19 are provided.

[0044] 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 be freely movable horizontally and deadbolt 21 of the mechanical lock positioned to be freely rotatable. 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 and disengages.

[0045] 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 a simplified manner in Fig. 5, and is not shown in Figs. 2 and 3.

[0046] A shallow, long, dish-shaped first tray 26 for storing small items such as eyeglass cases and a deep second tray 27 for storing water bottles and plastic bottles are located on the back surface of door 2 near the free end. These trays 26 and 27 may be kept on hand, or one or both may be optional.

[0047] (2) Normal storage area In this embodiment, a bookend-shaped first divider 29 is placed on the left side of the unit storage section, and the large space to the right of the first divider 29 forms the first storage section 30. The first divider 29 is a single piece of paper that is long in the front and rear. 1st job It has a cutting plate (standing plate) 29a, 1st job The area between the cutout panel 29a and the left side panel 3 or the center partition panel 7 is used as a second storage section 32 that can store electronic devices such as a notebook computer 31 or a tablet terminal. The width of the second storage section 32 is several tens of millimeters (for example, about 40 to 60 mm).

[0048] 7(A), the first divider 29 has a bottom plate 29b that overlaps the shelf plate 8 or the bottom plate 5, and two positioning protrusions 33, 34 protruding downward from the bottom plate 29b, one on each side. On the other hand, the shelf plate 8 and the bottom plate 5 (hereinafter the same) each have 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 changed in two stages.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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).

[0052] As in the embodiment, when the wiring duct 37 and the outlet 38 are provided 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 improving usability. It is also possible to provide a USB port for power supply in the outlet 38.

[0053] 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.

[0054] (3) Mail storage section (third storage section) For example, as shown in Figure 5, a tray- or bookend-shaped second divider 39 is attached to the right side of the unit storage section, and the space between the first divider 29 and the second divider 39 forms the first storage section 30. The first storage section 30 occupies an area of ​​about 3 / 4 of the width of the storage section.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 6B, the second partition member 39 is spaced apart from the right side panel 3 or the center partition panel 7. 2nd job Cutting board 39a and 2nd job The cut plate 39a has a bottom plate 39b in a horizontal position that is integrally connected to the lower end of the cut plate 39a, and is formed in an L-shape when viewed from the front. No. 2 The area between the partition plate 39a and the center partition plate 7 or the right side plate 3 forms a mail storage section (third storage section) 40.

[0056] The total width of the mail storage section 40 from left to right is, for example, about 50 to 60 mm, which is about the same as the maximum width of the second storage section 32. The second partition member 39 is made of synthetic resin, but can also be made of metal plate.

[0057] In the second separator 39, a pair of positioning projections 42 are provided on the bottom plate 39b, one on the front side and one on the back side, while the shelf plate 8 is provided with positioning holes 43 into which the positioning projections 42 fit. Therefore, the second separator 39 is detachable in the same manner as the first separator 29. In the second separator 39, the front end of the bottom plate 39b is No. 2 It is located behind the front end of the partition plate 39a, but is connected to the bottom plate 39b. 2nd job The front end of the cutting plate 39a may be flush with the front end of the first separating member 29.

[0058] As shown in Figures 4 and 8(A), a vertically elongated frame 44 is attached to the back of the door 2 at a location close to the pivot point. The frame 44 is made of synthetic resin, and has a vertically long mail slot 45 formed therein. A multi-stage (four-stage) cover 46 that opens inwards is attached to cover the mail slot 45. The mail slot 45 also opens onto the door 2. The mail slot 45 is positioned to the left of the frame 44, and therefore, the portion of the frame 44 to the right of the mail slot 45 The rank is width The number of stages of the cover 46 can be set arbitrarily.

[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, 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 ends, with a support shaft 53 passing 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 over the open bearing section 51 (see FIG. 8(B)). Therefore, each cover 46 can be opened and closed independently against the spring 55.

[0063] As shown in Figure 9(B), an insertion slit 56 with a gap of several millimeters is provided between the tip (free end) of the cover 46 and the right inner surface of the mail slot 45. As shown in Figure 9(B), the second separator 39 No. 2 By positioning the partition plate 39a at a position directly behind the tip of the cover 46, the mail storage section 40 is disposed behind the cover 46.

[0064] (4) Safety area display means for the first storage compartment As described with reference to Figure 5, the area between second storage section 32 and mail storage section 40 is the above-mentioned first storage section 30, but if trays 26, 27 are provided protruding backward from the back surface of door 2, trays 26, 27 will enter first storage section 30 when door 2 is closed. For this reason, if the front end of item 58 placed in first storage section 30 is located near the front end of shelf 8, trays 26, 27 will hit item 58, making it impossible to close door 2, and forcing the door to close could damage 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 for displaying the area where the item 58 can be safely placed, it is possible to color the placement area, as shown by the parallel diagonal dashed lines in Figure 5. Alternatively, it is also 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 covered with a cover 46, so that the inside of the mail slot 45 cannot be seen. Be Since the cover 46 opens inward, a thick mail item 60 such as a thick envelope can be inserted into the first mail item storage section 40 by pushing the cover 46.

[0070] In addition, because the cover 46 is an inward-opening type, even if an attempt is made to pick up and remove the inserted thick mail item 60 with one's 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 removing 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 second mail storage section 41. 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] It is also possible to separate the first mail storage section 40 with a second partition plate (not shown). In this case, it is possible to prevent the thick mail item 60 from falling over and shifting into the thin mail storage section, thereby ensuring the insertion of the thin mail item 61.

[0073] Furthermore, since the second storage section 32 is located on the opposite side of the mail storage section 40 across the first storage section 30, there is an advantage that electronic devices such as the laptop computer 31 and mailed items 60, 61 can be stored in an organized manner. Although it is possible to position the second storage section 32 and mailed item storage section 40 on the right side, positioning the second storage section 32 on the free end side of the door 2 as in the embodiment has the advantage that the laptop computer 31 can be easily taken in and out without having to fully open the door 2, and that it is easy to position the power outlet 38.

[0074] The notebook computer 31 is taken in and out by holding the edge of the notebook computer 31 in an upright position. No. 1 The partition plate 29a is about half the height of the storage section, and the upper front corners are cut off, No. 1The partition plate 29a does not come into contact with the hand, and even a heavy notebook computer 31 can be easily inserted and removed.

[0075] Second partition member 39 No. 2 The partition plate 39a is located a few centimeters behind the front end of the shelf plate 8, but as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 6(B), it constitutes the second partition member 39. No. 2 The partition plate 39a may be extended to the vicinity of the front end of the shelf plate 8. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6(B), No. 2 By cutting the front upper corner of the partition plate 39a, the mail items 60, 61 can be easily inserted and can be easily picked up and removed when the door is open.

[0076] (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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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 cover 46. In this example, the cover 46 cannot be opened without both hands, making it very difficult to remove the thick mail item 60 that has been inserted. Therefore, it can be said that security is improved compared to the single-door type. Security is further improved if the cover 46 is separated into multiple upper and lower sections.

[0079] 1(C) shows a modified example (fifth embodiment) in which an insertion slit 56 is formed at the tip of the cover 46. In this case, the cover 46 is made of a single plate.

[0080] 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.

[0081] The door is generally of the horizontal pivot type, but an upward flip-up type 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 flexible shelves inside. The partition board can also be hung from the ceiling surface of the storage section or protrude forward from the back panel. In the embodiment, the first partition is formed in an L-shape, but it may also be formed in a U-shape with two partition boards. [Industrial Applicability]

[0082] The present invention can be applied to storage furniture such as lockers, etc., and is therefore industrially applicable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 1 Storage cabinet body 2 doors 3 Side Panel 4. Top plate 5 Bottom plate (bottom shelf) 7 Center partition 8 Shelf board (bottom board of unit storage section) 13 Hinge 29 First partition 29a Chapter 1 service cutting board 29b Bottom plate 30 First storage section 31 Notebook PCs (electronic devices / mobile terminals) 32 Second storage section 39 Second partition 39a Chapter 2nd classcutting board 39b Bottom plate 40 Mail storage section (third storage section) 44 Frame 45 Mail slot 46 Cover 56 Insertion slit 58 Regular items placed in the first storage compartment 60 Thick mail 61 Thin mail

Claims

1. A storage cabinet main body having a storage section that is rectangular in front view and opens forward; a door that closes the opening of the storage body; Equipped with The door or the storage body is formed with a mail slot through which mail can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed, The storage section has a mail storage section in which mail inserted through the mail slot is stored, and a normal storage section in which items are put in and taken out with the door open, The normal storage section includes a first storage section that occupies more than half the volume of the storage section, and a second storage section for storing a laptop computer or other portable electronic device. and The mail storage section is formed at a position overlapping the mail slot in the mail direction so as to be able to store items inserted through the mail slot, The second storage section and the mail storage section are arranged on the left and right sides of the first storage section, One or both of the second storage section and the post storage section are separated from the first storage section by a partition plate rising from the underside of the first storage section or the post storage section. Storage furniture.

2. A power outlet is provided inside or near the second storage section.

2. The storage furniture according to claim 1.

3. The door is attached to the storage body so as to be horizontally rotatable, The mail slot and the mail storage section are disposed on the side of the pivot point of the door, The second storage section is located on the side of the free end of the door.

3. The storage furniture according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A storage cabinet body having a storage section that is rectangular in front view and opens forward; a door that closes the opening of the storage body; Equipped with The door or the storage body is formed with a mail slot through which mail can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed, The storage section has a mail storage section in which mail inserted through the mail slot is stored, and a normal storage section in which items are put in and taken out with the door open, The normal storage section includes a first storage section that occupies more than half the volume of the storage section, and a second storage section for storing a laptop computer or other portable electronic device. and The mail storage section is formed at a position overlapping the mail slot in the mail direction so as to be able to store items inserted through the mail slot, The first storage section is disposed between the mail storage section and the second storage section, Adjacent storage areas are separated by partitions, The partition plate has a bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the second storage section or the mail storage section integrally formed at its lower end, and has a tray-like or bookend-like shape. Storage furniture.

5. A storage cabinet body having a storage section that is rectangular in front view and opens forward; a door that closes the opening of the storage body; Equipped with The door or the storage body is formed with a mail slot through which mail can be inserted into the storage section when the door is closed, The storage section has a mail storage section in which mail inserted through the mail slot is stored, and a normal storage section in which items are put in and taken out with the door open, The normal storage section includes a first storage section that occupies more than half the volume of the storage section, and a second storage section for storing a laptop computer or other portable electronic device. and The mail storage section is formed at a position overlapping the mail slot in the mail direction so as to be able to store items inserted through the mail slot, The first storage section is disposed between the mail storage section and the second storage section, Adjacent storage areas are separated by partitions, The partition plates each have a height lower than the height of the storage section, and a front end thereof is set back further rearward than the front end of the storage section. Storage furniture.

6. The partition plate has a bottom plate that forms the bottom surface of the second storage section or the mail storage section integrally formed at its lower end, and has a tray-like or bookend-like shape.

3. The storage furniture according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The partition plates each have a height lower than the height of the storage section, and a front end thereof is set back further rearward than the front end of the storage section.

3. The storage furniture according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The power outlet is located in front of the partition plate.

3. The storage furniture according to claim 2.

9. 6. A storage furniture according to claim 1, wherein the mail slot is elongated in such a way that its vertical dimension is greater than its horizontal dimension.

10. A plurality of storage sections are provided in one storage cabinet body in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, or in both the vertical and horizontal directions.

6. A storage furniture according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4 and 5.

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