Storage boxes and storage cables

Abstract

To provide a storage box capable of suppressing movement of a cable even in the case where a cable residual amount becomes scarce.SOLUTION: A storage box includes: a box body having an opening; an inner flap connected to the box body, and constituted openable / closable so as to close at least a part of the opening of the box body; and an outer flap connected to the box body, covering the inner flap, and constituted openable / closable so as to close the opening. The inner flap has one or two or more fixing parts for fixing one end part of a cable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage box and a stored cable.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, elongated members such as cables are wound into a coil, stored in a packing box, and then stored and transported (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes a cable packing box for storing a cable wound into a coil. The cable packing box described in Patent Document 1 includes a box body and an upper lid. A front hole for pulling out the cable is provided on the front surface of the box body. The upper lid is connected to the box body at its back surface, and a projection to be accommodated in the box body is provided on the front surface of the upper lid. In the cable packing box described in Patent Document 1, the cable is used as appropriate by pulling out one end of the cable through the front hole. At this time, the other end of the cable is stored in the cable packing box in an unfixed state.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, for a cable packed in the cable packing box described in Patent Document 1, the other end of the cable is not fixed. Therefore, when the remaining amount of the cable becomes small, the entire remaining cable moves, which may damage the sheath of the cable or cause the cable to become tangled.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage box and a stored cable that can suppress movement of the cable even when the remaining amount of the cable becomes small. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, A housing box for housing cables. A box body having an opening, An inner flap connected to the box body and configured to open and close so as to cover at least a portion of the opening of the box body, An outer flap connected to the box body, covering the inner flap and configured to open and close so as to seal the opening, It has, The inner flap has one or more fixing parts for securing one end of the cable. A storage box will be provided.

[0008] To solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, The storage box of this embodiment, The cable housed inside the aforementioned enclosure box, It has, One end of the cable is fixed to the fixing part. A cable for connecting the cable will be provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the housing box of the present invention, cable movement can be suppressed even when the remaining cable length is low. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the cable housing in Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] Figures 2A and 2B show the configuration of the housing cable in Embodiment 1. [Figure 3] Figures 3A and 3B are perspective views illustrating the method of securing the ends of the cables. [Figure 4] Figures 4A and 4B are perspective views illustrating the method for securing the ends of cables in Embodiment 2. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, a housing cable according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0012] [Embodiment 1] (Configuration of the enclosed cables) Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cable housing 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A is a plan view of the cable housing 10 with the outer flap 33 open, and Figure 2B is a front view. Figure 3A is a perspective view illustrating a method of fixing the cable 20, and Figure 3B is a perspective view illustrating another method of fixing the cable 20. Furthermore, in the following description, the side where the pull-out section 37 is located will be referred to as the front side, the box body 31 side as the bottom side, and the inner flap 32 (outer flap 33) side as the top side.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 and 2A and 2B, the cable housing 10 comprises a cable 20 and a housing box 30. The housing box 30 has a box body 31, an inner flap 32, and an outer flap 33. The housing box 30 is integrally molded from corrugated paper or corrugated plastic, and is configured to become a box by folding it as appropriate. The housing box 30 houses the cable 20 for storage and transport, and functions as a case when the cable 20 is in use.

[0014] The cable 20 is a long member housed in the housing box 30. The type of cable 20 is not particularly limited. For example, the cable 20 has a metal wire and an insulating layer covering the metal wire. The cable 20 may be housed in a spiral winding or in a figure-eight winding. In this embodiment, the cable 20 is housed in a figure-eight winding.

[0015] The box body 31 has an opening at an upper portion thereof, and the cable 20 is accommodated inside the box body 31. The shape of the box body 31 is not particularly limited as long as the cable 20 can be accommodated inside the box body 31. A planar view shape of the box body 31 (the shape of the bottom plate 34) is preferably a polygon. In the present embodiment, the planar view shape of the box body 31 is a rectangle (oblong). That is, in the present embodiment, the box body 31 includes one bottom plate 34, two first side surfaces 35, and two second side surfaces 36. The two first side surfaces 35 and the two second side surfaces 36 are connected to four sides of the bottom plate 34 so as to face each other respectively.

[0016] A height of the first side surfaces 35 and a height of the second side surfaces 36 are the same. A width of the first side surfaces 35 and a width of the second side surfaces 36 may be the same or different. In the present embodiment, the width of the first side surfaces 35 and the width of the second side surfaces 36 are the same.

[0017] The two first side surfaces 35 are connected to the bottom plate 34 so as to face each other. The two first side surfaces 35 may be arranged on a front side and a back side, or may be arranged on a right side and a left side. In the present embodiment, the two first side surfaces 35 are arranged on the front side and the back side. A lead-out portion for leading out the cable 20 accommodated inside the box body 31 is arranged on the first side surfaces 35.

[0018] The pull-out section 37 may be closed when transporting the cable 20. For example, the pull-out section 37 may be formed as a circular perforation before the cable 20 is used. In this case, when using the cable 20, the portion surrounded by the perforation is cut off to open the pull-out section 37, allowing the cable 20 to be taken out from inside the box body 31 via the pull-out section 37. The size of the through hole that forms the pull-out section 37 is preferably smaller than the outer diameter of the wound cable 20. This makes it less likely for the cable 20 to fall out of the storage box 30 even if the storage box 30 is turned upside down with the pull-out section 37 open. The position of the pull-out section 37 is not particularly limited as long as the cable 20 can be pulled out. The pull-out section 37 may be located in the center of the first side surface 35, or on the outer periphery of the first side surface 35. The pull-out section 37 may be located on the front side of the first side surface 35, or on the rear side of the first side surface 35. In this embodiment, the drawer section 37 is located in the center of the first side surface 35 on the front side.

[0019] The two second sides 36 are arranged to face each other. The two second sides 36 may be located on the front side and the rear side, or on the right side and the left side. In this embodiment, the two second sides 36 are located on the right side and the left side.

[0020] The inner flap 32 is connected to the box body 31 and is configured to open and close so as to cover at least a portion of the opening of the box body 31. The inner flap 32 may be configured to cover a portion of the opening of the box body 31, or it may be configured to cover the entire opening of the box body 31. In this embodiment, the inner flap 32 is configured to cover a portion of the opening of the box body 31. The number of inner flaps 32 is not particularly limited. There may be one inner flap 32 or two or more. In this embodiment, there are two inner flaps 32. The inner flap 32 may be connected to the first side surface 35 or to the second side surface 36. In this embodiment, the two inner flaps 32 are each connected to the first side surface 35. The inner flap 32 has a fixing portion 38.

[0021] The fixing part 38 is a part for fixing the end of the cable 20. The configuration of the fixing part 38 is not particularly limited as long as it performs the above function. The fixing part 38 may be a notch (see Figure 3A) or a through hole (see Figure 3B). In this embodiment, the fixing part 38 is a notch. The fixing part 38 hooks onto the end of the cable 20 by bending it. The number of fixing parts 38 is not limited. There may be one fixing part 38 or two or more. In this embodiment, there are four fixing parts 38. In this embodiment, since one cable 20 is housed in the housing box 30, one of the four fixing parts 38 is used. The fixing part 38 used is the fixing part 38 closest to one end of the housed cable 20. The position of the fixing part 38 is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the fixing portion (notch) 38 is positioned at each of the four corners of the opening of the box body 31. Here, "four corners" includes the four corners of the opening and the areas near the four corners.

[0022] The outer flap 33 is connected to the box body 31 and is configured to open and close so as to cover the inner flap 32 and seal the opening. The number of outer flaps 33 is not particularly limited. There may be one outer flap 33 or two or more. In this embodiment, there are two outer flaps 33. The outer flaps 33 are connected to the first side surface 35 or the second side surface 36 to which the inner flap 32 is not connected. In this embodiment, since the inner flap 32 is connected to the first side surface, the two outer flaps 33 are each located on the second side surface 36. When the outer flap 33 is closed, it presses the end of the cable 20 fixed to the fixing part 38 toward the inner flap 32. This prevents the end of the cable 20 from coming off the fixing part 38.

[0023] (How to use the cable) Here, we will explain how to use the cable 10. With the outer flap 33 and inner flap 32 of the storage box 30 open, the cable 20, which is wound inside the box body 31, is placed inside.

[0024] Next, the inner flap 32 is closed. At this time, one end of the cable 20 is secured to the fixing part 38. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3A or Figure 3B, one end of the cable 20 is brought out of the box body 31 via the fixing part 38. Then, the cable 20 is secured to the fixing part 38 by bending one end of the cable 20.

[0025] Next, the outer flap 33 is closed and secured with duct tape or similar. At this time, one end of the cable 20 coming out of the box body 31 is sandwiched between the outer surface of the inner flap 32 and the inner surface of the outer flap 33. This prevents one end of the cable 20 from coming off the fixing part 38. In this state, the cable 20 can be transported and stored.

[0026] When using the cable 20, open the pull-out section 37 along the perforations and pull out the cable 20 from the pull-out section 37. At this time, one end of the cable 20 remains fixed to the fixing section 38, so even if the cable 20 becomes shorter, the cable 20 will not move, preventing damage to its sheath or entanglement. Also, when using the cable 20 to its fullest extent, one end of the cable 20 can be easily detached from the fixing section 38 by simply pulling it.

[0027] (effect) As described above, according to this embodiment, since one end of the cable 20 is fixed to the fixing part 38, even if the cable 20 becomes shorter, the cable 20 will not move, preventing damage to the outer sheath of the cable 20 or entanglement of the cable 20.

[0028] [Embodiment 2] (Configuration of the enclosed cables) Next, the housing cable 50 of Embodiment 2 will be described. The housing cable 50 of this embodiment differs from the housing cable 10 of Embodiment 1 in that the inner flap 72 has a mark 79. Therefore, components similar to those in Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0029] Figure 4A is a perspective view illustrating a method for fixing the cable 20 in this embodiment, and Figure 4B is a perspective view illustrating another method for fixing the cable 20 in this embodiment.

[0030] As shown in Figures 4A and 4B, the cable housing 50 of this embodiment comprises a cable 20 and a housing box 70. The housing box 70 comprises a box body 31, an inner flap 72, and an outer flap 33.

[0031] The inner flap 72 of this embodiment has a fixing portion 38 and a mark 79. The mark 79 functions as a guide for the tip position of the cable 20 to be fixed. The mark 79 is positioned to surround the fixing portion 38. Here, "positioned to surround the fixing portion 38" includes partially surrounding the fixing portion 38 and surrounding the entire circumference of the fixing portion 38. For example, as shown in Figure 4A, if the fixing portion 38 is a notch, the mark 79 is positioned to partially surround the fixing portion 38. Also, as shown in Figure 4B, if the fixing portion 38 is a through hole, the mark 79 is positioned to surround the entire circumference of the fixing portion. The configuration of the mark 79 is not particularly limited as long as it performs the above function. The mark 79 may be printed on the inner flap 32, attached to the inner flap 72, or formed by making a cut or recess in the inner flap 32. In this embodiment, the mark 79 is printed on the inner flap 72.

[0032] (How to use the cable) Here, we will explain how to use the cable 50. With the outer flap 33 and inner flap 72 of the storage box 70 open, the cable 20, which is wound inside the box body 31, is placed inside.

[0033] Next, the inner flap 72 is closed and secured with duct tape or the like. At this time, one end of the cable 20 is secured to the fixing part 38. Specifically, as shown in Figure 4A or Figure 4B, one end of the cable 20 is brought out of the box body 31 via the fixing part 38. Then, the cable 20 is secured to the fixing part 38 by bending one end of the cable 20 so that it is located near the mark 79.

[0034] Next, the outer flap 33 is closed. At this time, one end of the cable 20 coming out of the box body 31 is sandwiched between the outer surface of the inner flap 72 and the inner surface of the outer flap 33. This prevents one end of the cable 20 from coming off the fixing part 38. In this state, the cable 20 can be transported and stored.

[0035] When using the cable 20, open the pull-out section 37 along the perforations and pull out the cable 20 from the pull-out section 37 for use. At this time, one end of the cable 20 is fixed to the fixing section 38, so even if the cable 20 becomes shorter, the cable 20 will not move, preventing damage to its sheath or entanglement.

[0036] (effect) As described above, the cable housing 50 of this embodiment has the same effects as in the first embodiment, and because the end of the cable 20 is bent to an appropriate length, it is possible to more reliably prevent one end of the cable 20 from coming off the fixing part 38 during use of the cable 20. [Industrial applicability]

[0037] The housing box and housing cable of the present invention are useful for packaging and transporting cables wound in a coil shape. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 10, 50 cable housing 20 Cables 30, 70 storage boxes 31 Box 32, 72 Inner flap 33 Outer flap 34 Bottom plate 35 First aspect 36 Second aspect 37 Drawer section 38 Fixed part 79 Mark

Claims

1. A housing box for housing cables, A box body having an opening, An inner flap is connected to the box body, is openable and closable to close at least a portion of the opening of the box body, and is configured such that at least a portion of the side not connected to the box body contacts the edge of the opening, An outer flap connected to the box body, covering the inner flap and configured to open and close so as to seal the opening, It has, The aforementioned inner flap is A fixing part having one or more semicircular notches in plan view for fixing one end of the cable, It consists of lines positioned at a certain distance from the fixing part so as to surround the fixing part, and a mark indicating the position where the tip of the cable should be placed, It has, The notch is positioned on the side of the inner flap that contacts the edge of the opening. Storage box.

2. In the storage box according to claim 1, The opening is rectangular, A storage box characterized in that the fixing parts are arranged at each of the four corners of the opening.

3. In the storage box according to claim 1, A storage box further comprising a pull-out section for pulling out the other end of the cable.

4. A storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The cable housed inside the aforementioned enclosure box, It has, One end of the cable is fixed to the fixing part. Cable storage.

5. In the housing cable described in claim 4, A housing cable characterized in that the tip of the cable is positioned at the mark.

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