Storage devices and hanging organizers

Abstract

To add new functions to storage tools to further enhance convenience.SOLUTION: A storage tool 10 includes: a plurality of posts 20; and hooking portions 30 provided at the ends of the posts 20. The space enclosed by the plurality of posts 20 can be used as a basket-shaped storage space 11, and the hooking portion 30 has a vertical bar 31 and a protruding portion 32 that projects at an angle against the vertical bar 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage implement capable of hanging bags and the like, and to a hanging type organizing implement. Background Art

[0002] Although unpublished at the time of filing the present application, the present inventor invented a foldable stocker capable of storing folded cardboard boxes and the like (Patent Document 1). In this foldable stocker, a storage space is formed inside surrounded by a front surface, a back surface, and a bottom surface provided with a link mechanism, so that when not in use, the link mechanism can be folded to easily make the stocker compact. Further, by adjusting the opening degree of the link mechanism, the size of the storage space can be freely changed according to the installation location. Prior Art Document Patent Document

[0003] Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-198492 Summary of the Invention Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to add a new function to the above-described storage implement to further improve convenience. Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] In order to solve the above-described problem, the storage implement according to the present invention includes a plurality of support posts, and a hook portion provided at a tip end of each of the support posts, a space surrounded by the plurality of support posts is usable as a basket-shaped storage space, and the hook portion includes a vertical vertical bar portion, and a protruding portion that protrudes at an angle with respect to the vertical bar portion.

[0006] Furthermore, the hanging type organizer according to the present invention comprises a vertical rod portion and a protruding portion that protrudes at an angle to the vertical rod portion, and a mounting portion that can be inserted into a pipe is formed at the lower end of the vertical rod portion, and by inserting the mounting portion into the pipe, it is possible to hang objects on the end of the pipe. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] As described above, the present invention allows items to be hung on the end of a support column (pipe) using a hook or a hanging type organizer. Therefore, it is possible to add a new function to conventional storage devices, such as hanging bags, and further enhance their convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of storage equipment. [Figure 2] This is a side view of a storage device. [Figure 3] These are diagrams illustrating the structure of the hooking part, (a) a diagram showing the protruding part positioned in the middle, (b) a diagram showing the protruding part moved upward, and (c) a diagram showing the protruding part moved downward. [Figure 4] This is a magnified perspective view of a portion of the hook. [Figure 5] This diagram shows a bag being attached using one of the hook points. [Figure 6] This diagram shows the bag being attached using the two hook points. [Figure 7] This diagram shows the bag being attached using the four hook points. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the figures. In the following description, the vertical direction when the storage device 10 is installed will be referred to as the up-down direction, the longitudinal direction of the leg portion 21 (described later) will be referred to as the left-right direction, and the horizontal direction perpendicular to the left-right direction will be referred to as the front-back direction.

[0010] The storage device 10 according to this embodiment can store any item, for example, folded cardboard boxes. As shown in Figure 1, the storage device 10 comprises four vertical support columns 20, two horizontal legs 21, and two extendable link mechanisms 12.

[0011] The support columns 20 and legs 21 according to this embodiment are cylindrical members, for example, metal pipes. The legs 21 are placed on the ground and support the storage device 10. One leg 21 is positioned on the front side and one on the back side. The support columns 20 are fixed to the legs 21 and protrude vertically upward. Two support columns 20 are positioned on the front side and two on the back side. The lower ends of the two front support columns 20 are fixed near the left and right ends of the front legs 21 and assembled in a roughly U-shape. The lower ends of the two rear support columns 20 are fixed near the left and right ends of the rear legs 21 and assembled in a roughly U-shape.

[0012] Between the two support columns 20, which are assembled in a roughly U-shape as described above, reinforcing members 22 are attached to increase rigidity. The reinforcing members 22 are members that extend horizontally (left and right) and have cylindrical holding parts 22a at both ends. These holding parts 22a are fixed to the support columns 20. One of these reinforcing members 22 is provided on the front and one on the back, and they are installed between the two support columns 20. These reinforcing members 22 are positioned parallel to the legs 21 and above the legs 21.

[0013] The link mechanism 12 connects the front and rear support columns 20 so that they can be moved forward and backward on both the left and right sides. One link mechanism 12 is located on each side. The front and rear ends of the link mechanism 12 are fixed to the support columns 20. Specifically, the link mechanism 12 on the right side connects the two support columns 20 on the right side so that they can be moved forward and backward. Similarly, the link mechanism 12 on the left side connects the two support columns 20 on the left side so that they can be moved forward and backward.

[0014] As shown in Figure 2, the link mechanism 12 according to this embodiment constitutes a pantograph mechanism that extends and retracts horizontally by a plurality of link bars 13 that are rotatably connected to each other. The plurality of link bars 13 are members that form links of the same length and are rotatably connected to each other at joint portions 14. Specifically, the link bars 13 intersect in an X shape and are connected continuously in the lateral direction, with joint portions 14 provided at the intersection and tip of the X shape. This link mechanism 12 can extend and retract in the front-rear direction by displacing the angle of the link bars 13.

[0015] The space enclosed by the link mechanism 12 on both sides is open at the top, allowing items to be placed inside from above. As a result, the space enclosed by the multiple support columns 20 can be used as a cage-like storage space 11. Furthermore, the front-to-back width of the storage space 11 can be changed by extending or retracting the link mechanism 12 in the front-to-back direction. Thus, the link mechanism 12 according to this embodiment simultaneously has the function of partitioning the storage space 11 and the function of adjusting the size of the storage space 11. In addition, when the storage device 10 is not in use, it can be folded into a small size by retracting the link mechanism 12.

[0016] In this embodiment, no member is provided at the bottom of the storage space 11. Therefore, the contents placed in the storage space 11 are placed on the ground. However, if it is not desirable to place the storage space 11 on the ground, some kind of partition may be placed at the bottom of the storage space 11 so that the contents are placed on top of this partition at the bottom. For example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 2021-198492 of the same applicant, a link mechanism 12 may be placed at the bottom of the storage space 11 so that the contents are placed on top of this link mechanism 12 at the bottom.

[0017] Incidentally, a hooking portion 30 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided at the tip end of the support column 20 according to the present embodiment. The hooking portion 30 includes a vertical vertical rod portion 31 and a protruding portion 32 that protrudes at an angle with respect to the vertical rod portion 31. Although the hooking portion 30 according to the present embodiment is made of synthetic resin, the material is not particularly limited. For example, it may be made of metal, wood, or a composite material of these.

[0018] The vertical rod portion 31 is a rod-shaped member attached so as to extend the support column 20 upward. The vertical rod portion 31 is a substantially columnar member, and includes a main body portion 31a formed to have substantially the same diameter as the support column 20, a head portion 31b formed at an upper end of the main body portion 31a, and a mounting portion 31c formed at a lower end of the main body portion 31a.

[0019] A through hole 31d for slidably penetrating a protruding portion 32 described later is formed in the main body portion 31a of the vertical rod portion 31. The through hole 31d is a hole that penetrates the main body portion 31a in an oblique direction.

[0020] Further, the head portion 31b of the vertical rod portion 31 is formed to have a larger diameter than the main body portion 31a. The head portion 31b functions as a stopper to prevent a bag 40 or the like hooked on the hooking portion 30 from easily coming off. The head portion 31b may be formed integrally with the main body portion 31a, or may be formed as a separate member from the main body portion 31a and attached to the upper end of the main body portion 31a in a cap shape.

[0021] Further, the mounting portion 31c of the vertical rod portion 31 has a cylindrical shape coaxial with the main body portion 31a and is continuous below the main body portion 31a. The mounting portion 31c according to the present embodiment is formed to have a smaller diameter than the main body portion 31a, and can be inserted into a pipe of the support column 20. The outer diameter of the mounting portion 31c is formed to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the pipe constituting the support column 20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the mounting portion 31c can be completely inserted into the support column 20. The mounting portion 31c inserted into the support column 20 is attached without rattling and is rotatable in the horizontal direction. With such a configuration, the hooking portion 30 is rotatable about the central axis C of the support column 20 as a rotation axis.

[0022] The projection 32 is a rod-shaped member slidably attached to the vertical rod portion 31. In this embodiment, the projection 32 is a substantially cylindrical (round rod-shaped) member. This projection 32 has a sliding portion 32a that is slidably inserted into the through hole 31d of the vertical rod portion 31, a first end portion 32b formed at one end of the sliding portion 32a, and a second end portion 32c formed at the other end of the sliding portion 32a. The first end portion 32b and the second end portion 32c are formed to be larger in diameter than the sliding portion 32a. These first end portion 32b and the second end portion 32c act as stoppers to prevent the bag 40 or the like that hooked onto the hook portion 30 from easily coming off. In addition, the first end portion 32b and the second end portion 32c act as retainers to prevent the projection 32 from falling out of the through hole 31d. The first end portion 32b and the second end portion 32c may be formed integrally with the slide portion 32a, or they may be formed from a separate component and attached to the end of the slide portion 32a in a cap-like manner.

[0023] The outer diameter of the sliding portion 32a is formed to be approximately equal to the inner diameter of the through hole 31d. Therefore, the sliding portion 32a can be slid longitudinally along the axial direction of the through hole 31d. However, a certain amount of resistance (friction) is generated between the sliding portion 32a and the through hole 31d, so that the sliding portion 32a does not slide unintentionally.

[0024] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the protruding portion 32 according to this embodiment protrudes diagonally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vertical rod portion 31. In other words, one end (first end 32b) of the sliding portion 32a protrudes diagonally downward, and the other end (second end 32c) of the sliding portion 32a protrudes diagonally upward. Therefore, by sliding the protruding portion 32, it is possible to extend the protruding portion 32 upward or downward. Note that when the upper end (second end 32c) of the sliding portion 32a is at its highest position (see Figure 3(b)), it is higher than the upper end of the vertical rod portion 31, but when it is at its lowest position (see Figure 3(c)), it is lower than the upper end of the vertical rod portion 31. By sliding the protruding portion 32 in this way, it can be adjusted to suit the object to be hooked. Furthermore, when the hook portion 30 is not in use, it can be slid inward so that it does not protrude outward.

[0025] The hook portion 30 may be used individually to hook a bag 40, for example, as shown in Figure 5. Alternatively, two hook portions may be used to hook a bag 40, as shown in Figure 6. Furthermore, three or more hook portions may be used to hook a bag 40, as shown in Figure 7. When using multiple hook portions 30 to hook a bag 40, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the bag 40 can be prevented from sagging by extending or contracting the link mechanism 12 to match the size of the bag 40. This allows the bag 40 to be opened wide, which is convenient when using the bag 40 as a trash can or for other purposes. In addition, the bag 40 will be kept moderately taut, making it less likely to come off the hook portion 30.

[0026] As described above, according to this embodiment, an object can be hung on the tip of the support column 20 by the hook portion 30. Therefore, a new function can be added to the conventional storage device 10, which is to hang a bag 40 or the like on it.

[0027] Furthermore, the protruding portion 32 protrudes diagonally from the vertical rod portion 31. As a result, a bag 40 or the like can be hooked onto the part where the protruding portion 32 and the vertical rod portion 31 intersect at an acute angle, and the hooked item is less likely to come off.

[0028] Furthermore, the protruding portion 32 is slidably mounted relative to the vertical rod portion 31. This allows the amount of protrusion of the protruding portion 32 to be adjusted to suit the item being hooked. For example, the amount of protrusion of the protruding portion 32 can be increased to hook a bag 40 or the like, or the amount of protrusion can be reduced if the protrusion 32 is in the way. Also, when the storage device 10 is not in use, the protruding portion 32 can be slid so that it does not protrude outwards, making it easier to store.

[0029] Furthermore, the hook portion 30 is rotatable around the central axis C of the support column 20. Therefore, the hook portion 30 can be rotated to suit the object being hooked.

[0030] Furthermore, the support columns 20 are connected by a link mechanism 12 that is retractable. Therefore, when the storage device 10 is not in use, it can be easily made compact by folding the link mechanism 12. Also, by adjusting the degree to which the link mechanism 12 is opened, the size of the storage space 11 can be freely changed according to the installation location. In addition, when using the hook part 30, the spacing between the support columns 20 can be adjusted to match the size of the bag 40 or other item to be hooked onto the hook part 30.

[0031] In the embodiment described above, the protruding portion 32 was assumed to protrude diagonally from the vertical rod portion 31. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the protruding portion 32 may also protrude perpendicularly to the vertical rod portion 31.

[0032] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the protruding portion 32 is slidable relative to the vertical rod portion 31. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the protruding portion 32 may be fixed so as not to slide relative to the vertical rod portion 31.

[0033] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the hook portion 30 is rotatable relative to the support column 20. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the hook portion 30 may be fixed so as not to rotate relative to the support column 20.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the storage device 10 has front and rear support columns 20 connected by a link mechanism 12 that allows them to extend and retract relative to each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to any storage device 10 in which the space enclosed by multiple support columns 20 forms a cage-like storage space 11. In other words, the hook portion 30 of the present invention may be provided to a storage device 10 that does not have a link mechanism 12 and in which the size of the storage space 11 does not change.

[0035] Furthermore, the storage device 10 according to this embodiment does not have link mechanisms 12 on the front and back, and is therefore configured not to extend or retract in the left-right direction. However, it is not limited to this configuration, and link mechanisms 12 may be placed on the front and back to allow for extension or retraction in the left-right direction.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example has been described in which the hook portion 30 is pre-attached to the storage device 10. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the hook portion 30 shown in Figure 3 may be used alone as a hanging type organizer. For example, such a hanging type organizer may be sold separately and attached to any pipe. By using such a hanging type organizer, it is possible to attach the hook portion 30 to the end of any pipe and hang items simply by inserting the attachment portion 31c of the vertical rod portion 31 into an existing pipe. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10 Storage Tools 11 Storage space 12 Link mechanism 13 Link bar 14. Joint section 20 pillars 21 Legs 22 Reinforcement material 22a Holding part 30 Hook part 31 Vertical bar section 31a Main body 31b Head 31c Mounting part 31d through hole 32 Protrusion 32a Slide section 32b First end 32c 2nd end 40 bags C Central axis of the support column

Claims

1. Multiple support posts, A hook portion provided at the tip of the aforementioned support column, Equipped with, The space enclosed by the aforementioned multiple support columns can be used as a cage-like storage space. The aforementioned hooking portion comprises a vertical rod portion and a protruding portion that protrudes at an angle to the vertical rod portion, The aforementioned protrusion protrudes diagonally from the vertical rod portion and is provided so as to be slidable diagonally relative to the vertical rod portion. Storage equipment.

2. The aforementioned hooking portion is rotatable around the central axis of the support column as its axis of rotation. The storage device according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned support columns are connected to each other by a link mechanism that allows them to extend and retract. The storage device according to claim 1.

4. It comprises a vertical rod portion and a protruding portion that protrudes at an angle to the vertical rod portion, The lower end of the vertical rod section has an attachment portion that can be inserted into a pipe. By inserting the aforementioned mounting part into the pipe, it becomes possible to hang an object on the end of the pipe, The aforementioned protrusion protrudes diagonally from the vertical rod portion and is provided so as to be slidable diagonally relative to the vertical rod portion. A hanging type organizer.

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