Storage items

Abstract

To provide a storage device capable of storing articles in an excellent manner without changing appearance of the opening.SOLUTION: A storage device has a storage device body A including first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 for storing articles, and first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 that can communicate the storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 with an outer space. The storage device body A is configured to selectively take a first storage posture (F) and a second storage posture different from the first storage posture (F). The openings K1, K2, and K3 are of a same size in both of the first storage posture (F) and in the second storage posture.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various storage devices have been known that are provided with a storage space capable of storing articles and an opening capable of communicating between the storage space and the external space (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] This type of storage device is configured such that the size of the opening increases in proportion to the size of the article to be stored.

[0004] However, since the size of the opening of the conventional storage device can be widened or narrowed according to the size and quantity of the article to be stored, not only is the appearance of the opening easily damaged, but the posture of the stored article is also unstable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The present invention has been made paying attention to the above circumstances, and at least provides a storage device capable of suitably storing articles without changing the appearance of the opening.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] That is, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0008] The invention according to claim 1 is provided with a storage space capable of storing articles and capable of communicating between the storage space and the external spaceOpen to the front A storage device having a storage device body provided with an opening, The storage unit body comprises a rear wall that is in an upright position, a front wall that is in an upright position and has the opening provided therein, and a plurality of partition plates interposed between the rear wall and the front wall so as to be in an oblique position when viewed from the side, thereby dividing the storage space into upper and lower sections, and is suspended and supported via a suspension member attached to the rear wall. The storage device body is configured to selectively adopt a first storage position and a second storage position different from the first storage position, and the opening is the same size in both the first and second storage positions. The device is configured such that the distance between the rear wall and the front wall in the second storage position is greater than the distance between the rear wall and the front wall in the first storage position. It is a storage device.

[0009] The invention described in claim 2 is the storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second storage position is configured such that the volume of the storage space is larger than that of the first storage position.

[0011] Claim 3 The invention described herein is characterized in that the storage device body has multiple openings arranged vertically at regular intervals, and multiple storage spaces are provided corresponding to these multiple openings. 1 This is the storage container described.

[0014] Claim 4 The invention described herein is characterized by comprising a connecting portion interposed between the rear wall and the front wall or between the rear wall and the partition plate, which is capable of maintaining the second storage position. 1 This is the storage container described.

[0015] Claim 5 The invention described herein is provided with a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body in the first storage position. 1 This is the storage container described.

[0016] Claim 6 The invention described herein is characterized in that the posture-holding means is hook-shaped, with its base end supported by the rear wall or its vicinity and its tip capable of engaging with the front wall in the first storage position. 5 This is the storage container described.

[0017] The invention according to claim 10 is the storage device according to claim 5, wherein the storage device main body is suspended and supported via a suspension member attached to the rear wall.

Effects of the Invention

[0018] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a storage device that can suitably store an article without changing the appearance of the opening at least.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] Perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention (first storage posture). [Figure 2] Front view in the same embodiment (first storage posture). [Figure 3] Rear view in the same embodiment (first storage posture). [Figure 4] Left side view in the same embodiment (first storage posture). [Figure 5] Schematic end view taken along line X-X in FIG. 2. [Figure 6] Perspective view in the same embodiment (second storage posture). [Figure 7] Front view in the same embodiment (second storage posture). [Figure 8] Rear view in the same embodiment (second storage posture). [Figure 9] Left side view in the same embodiment (second storage posture). [Figure 10] Schematic end view taken along line Y-Y in FIG. 7. [Figure 11] Schematic end view corresponding to FIG. 10.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11.

[0021] This embodiment applies the present invention to a wall-mounted storage device (hereinafter simply referred to as "storage device") used by hanging it on structures such as buildings and furniture.

[0022] The storage device comprises a storage device body A, which is provided with a plurality of storage spaces, namely first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3, capable of storing article B, and first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3, which are openings that allow communication between the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 and the external space.

[0023] The storage device body A is configured to selectively adopt a first storage position (F) and a second storage position (G) that is different from the first storage position (F).

[0024] Furthermore, the storage device includes a suspension member T for suspending and supporting the storage device body A, and a hook H which is a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body A in a first storage position (F).

[0025] The storage device of this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0026] <Storage unit body A> The storage unit body A has first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 arranged at regular intervals in the vertical direction. The storage unit body A has first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 corresponding to the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3.

[0027] The storage unit body A comprises a rear wall 1 that is in an upright position, a front wall 2 that is in an upright position and has first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 that are open to the front and are the same size in both the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G), first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 which are interposed between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 so as to be in an oblique position when viewed from the side and divide the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 into upper and lower sections, an upper connecting part 3 which is interposed between the rear wall 1 and the front part of the first partition plate P1 and is capable of maintaining the second storage position (G), and a lower connecting part 4 which is disposed below the fourth partition plate P4 and connects the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2.

[0028] [Back wall 1] The rear wall 1 is in an upright position, extending vertically as a whole. When viewed from the rear, the rear wall 1 has a roughly rectangular plate shape. A suspension member T is attached to the upper end of the rear wall 1.

[0029] The rear wall 1 comprises an upper rear wall portion 11 and a lower rear wall portion 12 located below the upper rear wall portion 11 via a curved section 13 extending in the left-right direction. The rear end of the upper connecting portion 3 is connected to the front surface of the upper rear wall portion 11. The rear ends of the first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 are welded to the front surface of the lower rear wall portion 12. The lower rear wall portion 12 is reinforced by ribs E provided on both the left and right sides.

[0030] The folding curve 13 is intended to easily change the relative orientation of the upper rear wall portion 11 and the lower rear wall portion 12. For example, as shown in Figure 11, when the storage unit body A, which adopts the second storage orientation (G), is attached to the wall surface V, the folding curve 13 acts to allow the upper rear wall portion 11 to flexibly adopt an inclined orientation relative to the wall surface V, and the lower rear wall portion 12 to mainly make surface contact with the wall surface V. In this case, since the back surface of the lower rear wall portion 12 of the storage unit body A will be in surface contact with the wall surface V, it is possible to maintain a stable orientation even when a relatively large number of items B are stored in each storage space S1, S2, and S3.

[0031] Rib E is a roughly triangular tubular shape designed to suppress bending of the lower rear wall portion 12. Rib E is formed by bending and welding protruding pieces that are integrally provided protruding outward from both the left and right ends of the lower rear wall portion 12.

[0032] The back of rear wall 1 faces the building wall, which is a structure (not shown) that suspends and supports the storage fixtures, and the wall of the fixtures and furniture, which is also a structure (not shown).

[0033] [Front wall 2] The front wall 2 is a roughly rectangular plate-shaped member in an upright position, with first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 drilled in order from top to bottom. The first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 are each set to be approximately the same size. The first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 are always the same size (their size does not change).

[0034] The front wall 2 is configured to move in the front-rear direction relative to the rear wall 1 in accordance with the change in posture between the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G), while maintaining its upright position. In other words, the front wall 2 is configured to move in the front-rear direction relative to the rear wall 1 while maintaining the state in which the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 are open toward the front.

[0035] In the first storage position (F), the front wall 2 is positioned closer to the rear wall 1 compared to the second storage position (G). The position of the front wall 2 in the first storage position (F) is maintained by the hook H.

[0036] In the second storage position (G), the front wall 2 is positioned further apart from the rear wall 1 compared to the first storage position (F). The position of the front wall 2 in the second storage position (G) is mainly maintained by the upper connecting part 3, which is connected via the first partition plate P1.

[0037] A through-hole 21, which is an engaging portion that can engage with the hook H, is provided in the center of the upper end of the front wall 2 in the left-right direction. The hook H can engage with the through-hole 21 of the front wall 2 only when the storage device body A is in the first storage position (F).

[0038] In other words, the through-hole 21 in the front wall 2 is a portion into which the hook H, which is a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body A in a first storage position (F), can engage.

[0039] Furthermore, the front wall 2 and the lower rear wall portion 12 of the rear wall 1 are approximately parallel.

[0040] [First, second, third, fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, P4] The first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 are plate-like structures that connect the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2. The first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 as a whole are inclined so that their front sides are higher than their rear sides, and they are arranged to be approximately parallel to each other.

[0041] The first partition plate P1 can function as a ceiling portion that partitions the first storage space S1. The rear end of the first partition plate P1 is attached by welding to the front surface of the lower rear wall portion 12 of the rear wall 1, and the front end of the first partition plate P1 is attached by welding to the rear surface of the front wall 2 above the first opening K1.

[0042] Reinforcing ribs R are provided on both the left and right sides of the first partition plate P1. The ribs R are roughly triangular in shape to suppress bending of the first partition plate P1. The ribs R are formed by bending and welding protruding pieces that are integrally attached outward from both the left and right ends of the first partition plate P1.

[0043] The second partition plate P2 can function as a shelf that partitions the area below the first storage space S1 and on which items B stored in the first storage space S1 are placed. Furthermore, the second partition plate P2 can function as a ceiling that partitions the area above the second storage space S2.

[0044] The rear end of the second partition plate P2 is attached by welding to the front surface of the lower rear wall portion 12 of the rear wall 1, and the front end of the second partition plate P2 is attached by welding to the back surface of the front wall 2 above the second opening K2 (and below the first opening K1 of the front wall 2).

[0045] Reinforcing ribs R are provided on both the left and right sides of the second partition plate P2. The ribs R are roughly triangular in shape to prevent the second partition plate P2 from bending. The ribs R are formed by bending and welding protruding pieces that are integrally attached outward from both the left and right ends of the second partition plate P2.

[0046] The third partition plate P3 can function as a shelf that partitions the area below the second storage space S2 and on which items B stored in the second storage space S2 are placed. Furthermore, the third partition plate P3 can function as a ceiling that partitions the area above the third storage space S3.

[0047] The rear end of the third partition plate P3 is attached by welding to the front surface of the lower rear wall portion 12 of the rear wall 1, and the front end of the third partition plate P3 is attached by welding to the back surface of the front wall 2 above the third opening K3 (and below the second opening K2 of the front wall 2).

[0048] Reinforcing ribs R are provided on both the left and right sides of the third partition plate P3. The ribs R are roughly triangular in shape to prevent bending of the third partition plate P3. The ribs R are formed by bending and welding protruding pieces that are integrally attached outward from both the left and right ends of the third partition plate P3.

[0049] The fourth partition plate P4 partitions the area below the third storage space S3 and can also function as a shelf on which items B stored in the third storage space S2 are placed.

[0050] The rear end of the fourth partition plate P4 is attached by welding to the front surface of the lower rear wall portion 12 of the rear wall 1, and the front end of the fourth partition plate P4 is attached by welding to the back surface of the front wall 2 below the third opening K3.

[0051] Reinforcing ribs R are provided on both the left and right sides of the fourth partition plate P4. The ribs R are roughly triangular in shape to suppress bending of the fourth partition plate P4. The ribs R are formed by bending and welding protruding pieces that are integrally attached outward from both the left and right ends of the fourth partition plate P4. The first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 are configured such that, while each maintains a position that is approximately parallel in a side view, their respective inclination angles change as the position changes between the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G), thereby increasing or decreasing the distance between them.

[0052] In other words, the distance w4 between the first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 in the orthogonal direction in the second storage position (G) is configured to be longer than the distance w3 between the first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 in the orthogonal direction in the first storage position (F).

[0053] [Upper connection part 3] The upper connecting portion 3 is a sheet-like structure extending in the front-rear direction, connecting the front surface of the upper rear wall portion 11 above the rear end of the first partition plate P1 on the rear wall 1, that is, the upper surface of the front part of the first partition plate P1. The upper connecting portion 3 can maintain the second storage position (G) by defining the position of the front wall 2 in the second storage position (G).

[0054] The central part of the upper connecting section 3 in the front-to-back direction is provided with a foldable section 31 that extends in the left-to-right direction and has one or more fold curves, and is configured to be foldable around this foldable section 31. In the first storage position (F), the central part of the upper connecting section 3 in the front-to-back direction is greatly folded so that it forms a roughly V shape in a side view, and the overall structure is short in the front-to-back direction. On the other hand, in the second storage position (G), the upper connecting section 3 is extended in the front-to-back direction and is longer overall in the front-to-back direction than in the first storage position (F).

[0055] [Lower connection part 4] The lower connecting portion 4 is a sheet-like structure extending in the front-to-back direction that covers the lower side of the fourth partition plate P4. The lower connecting portion 4 is provided between the lower end of the rear wall 1 and the lower end of the front wall 2.

[0056] [First storage position (F), Second storage position (G)] The storage device body A can selectively adopt a first storage position (F) in which the volumes of the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 are smaller compared to the second storage position (G), and a second storage position (G) in which the volumes of the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 are larger than in the first storage position (F).

[0057] In other words, the distance w2 in the longitudinal direction between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 in the second storage position (G) is configured to be longer than the distance w1 in the longitudinal direction between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 in the first storage position (F).

[0058] Furthermore, the distance w4 between the first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 in the orthogonal direction in the second storage position (G) is configured to be longer than the distance w3 between the first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4 in the orthogonal direction in the first storage position (F).

[0059] The first storage position (F) of the storage device body A is maintained by engaging the tip of a hook H, which is a posture-holding means with its base end supported by a suspension member T, with a through-hole 21 in the front wall 2.

[0060] <Suspension member T> The suspension member T is for suspending and supporting the storage unit body A.

[0061] The suspension member T is provided at the top and includes a hook portion t1 that can be hooked onto structures such as buildings or furniture, and a strip-shaped portion t2 that connects the hook portion t1 and the rear wall 1.

[0062] A hook H, which is a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body A in a first storage position (F), is supported on the strip-shaped portion t2 of the suspension member T.

[0063] <Hook H (posture-holding means)> The hook H is supported at its base end by a strip-shaped portion t2 of a suspension member T located near the rear wall 1, and its tip is capable of engaging with a through-hole 21 in the front wall 2 in the first storage position (F).

[0064] As described above, the storage device according to this embodiment has a storage device body A which is provided with first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 that can store articles B, and first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 that can connect the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 to the outside space.

[0065] The storage device is configured to selectively adopt a first storage position (F) and a second storage position (G) that is different from the first storage position (F). The first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 of the storage device are the same size in both the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G), that is, their size does not change with the change in position.

[0066] Therefore, with the storage device of this embodiment, it is possible to provide a storage device that maintains a suitable appearance without changing the appearance of the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3. Furthermore, since the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 of the storage device are the same size in both the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G), the design offers excellent freedom in arranging the articles B stored in the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 so that they are close to or related to the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3, allowing for stable storage of the articles B.

[0067] In other words, the sizes of the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 remain unchanged in both the first storage position (F) and the second storage position (G). Therefore, the articles B stored in the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 can be brought close to or connected to the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3, thereby stabilizing the position of the articles B.

[0068] The second storage position (G) is configured such that the volumes of the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 are larger than those of the first storage position (F).

[0069] Therefore, depending on the size and quantity of the articles B stored in the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3, the storage position of the storage device body A can be selected to either the first storage position (F) or the second storage position (G).

[0070] The first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 are open to the front. Therefore, articles B can be suitably stored in the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 through the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3 that are open to the front.

[0071] The storage unit body A has multiple openings, namely the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3, arranged vertically at regular intervals. Corresponding to the first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3, multiple storage spaces, namely the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3, are provided.

[0072] Therefore, the storage device body A is designed to allow the user to flexibly choose to store item B in the first storage space S1 through the first opening K1, in the second storage space S2 through the second opening K2, or in the third storage space S3 through the third opening K3.

[0073] The storage unit body A comprises a rear wall 1 that is in an upright position and a front wall 2 that is in an upright position and is provided with first, second, and third openings K1, K2, and K3.

[0074] Furthermore, the distance w2 between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 in the second storage position (G) is configured to be longer than the distance w1 between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 in the first storage position (F).

[0075] Therefore, the storage device body A is preferably configured such that the volumes of the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 in the second storage position (G) are larger than the volumes of the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 in the first storage position (F).

[0076] The structure includes first, second, third, and fourth partition plates P1, P2, P3, and P4, which are interposed between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2 and divide the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3 vertically.

[0077] Therefore, multiple storage spaces, namely the first, second, and third storage spaces S1, S2, and S3, are suitably provided between the rear wall 1 and the front wall 2.

[0078] It is equipped with an upper connecting part 3, which is a connecting part interposed between the rear wall 1 and the first partition plate P1, which is a partition plate, and capable of maintaining a second storage position (G).

[0079] Therefore, the upper connecting portion 3 can suitably maintain the second storage position (G) of the storage device body A by defining the distance between the rear wall 1 and the front end of the first partition plate P1.

[0080] A hook H is provided, which is a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body A in a first storage position (F). The base end of the hook H is supported near the rear wall 1, and the tip end can engage with the front wall 2 in the first storage position (F).

[0081] Therefore, by using hook H, the storage device body A can suitably adopt the first storage position (F).

[0082] The storage unit body A is suspended and supported from a building, furniture, or other structure via a suspension member T attached to the rear wall 1.

[0083] Therefore, the storage device is best suited for use as a so-called wall-mounted storage device.

[0084] However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in detail above.

[0085] The second storage position of the storage device itself does not need to be different from the first storage position, and the volume of the storage space does not need to be different between the first and second storage positions.

[0086] The storage space does not necessarily have to be multiple. In other words, the storage unit itself may have only a single opening and storage space.

[0087] It goes without saying that the shape of the openings, partitions, and connecting parts can be set to any appropriate shape.

[0088] The connecting portion may be interposed between the rear wall and the front wall.

[0089] The posture-holding means only needs to hold the storage device body in a first storage position, and its specific configuration can be set in various ways.

[0090] The suspension members are, of course, applicable to various structures.

[0091] Furthermore, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0092] A...Storage unit body T... Hanging component H... Hook (means for maintaining posture) 1...Back wall 2…Front wall P1…First partition plate (partition plate) P2…Second partition (partition) P3...Third partition (partition) P4…Fourth partition plate (partition plate) 3...Upper connecting part (connecting part) 4…Lower connection part

Claims

1. A storage device having a storage body that is provided with a storage space capable of storing articles and a front-opening opening that allows communication between the storage space and the external space, The storage unit body comprises a rear wall that is in an upright position, a front wall that is in an upright position and has the opening provided therein, and a plurality of partition plates interposed between the rear wall and the front wall so as to be in an oblique position when viewed from the side, thereby dividing the storage space into upper and lower sections, and is suspended and supported via a suspension member attached to the rear wall. The storage device body is configured to selectively adopt a first storage position and a second storage position different from the first storage position. The opening is the same size in both the first and second storage positions. A storage device configured such that the distance between the rear wall and the front wall in the second storage position is longer than the distance between the rear wall and the front wall in the first storage position.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second storage position is configured such that the volume of the storage space is larger than that of the first storage position.

3. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage device body has a plurality of openings arranged at a certain interval in the vertical direction, and a plurality of storage spaces are provided corresponding to these plurality of openings.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a connecting portion interposed between the rear wall and the front wall or between the rear wall and the partition plate, which is capable of maintaining the second storage position.

5. The storage device according to claim 1, further comprising a posture-holding means for holding the storage device body in the first storage position.

6. The storage device according to claim 5, wherein the posture-holding means is hook-shaped, with its base end supported on or near the rear wall and its tip capable of engaging with the front wall in the first storage posture.

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