EP3192945B1 - Storage device for outdoor use - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a storage device for outdoor use. Garden tools and the like are usually stored in garden houses. However, there is an increasing density of land in the metropolitan areas of Europe. The classic residential areas of the middle class are also affected. The average area of gardens in terraced and semi-detached houses has halved in the last 20 years.

Conventional garden houses have one or a maximum of two entrances to rooms that can be entered. These rooms are organized from the inside, i.e. after entering the garden house, objects are stowed in the shelves or receptacles in it. This results in the problem that an interior must be kept free to enter the garden shed and is therefore lacking as storage space. In addition, searched objects are often blocked by others, so that they first have to be rearranged in order to get to the searched object. In addition, large objects can often not be transported or only with difficulty through the doors of the garden houses into the interior.

Summary

It is therefore the object of the present invention to create a storage device for the outdoor area in which equipment can be accommodated in a very small space while at the same time providing improved accessibility in order to make optimal use of the available space. Another object is to provide an outdoor storage device that makes it easier to keep things tidy.

This object is achieved by the features of the independent claim. The invention is based on the idea of completely dispensing with a space for movement within the storage device. This means that no space is wasted in order to be able to move around like in a conventional garden shed, so that unnecessary competition between storage and movement space is avoided.

The storage device for the outdoor area comprises at least two juxtaposed receiving spaces, each having at least one closable opening area, wherein the one opening area or the several opening areas together that belong to the same receiving space have an area which essentially corresponds to an area of an outside of this receiving space , and the opening areas are arranged on at least two adjacent vertical outer sides of the storage device.

Since the opening area of a receiving space extends approximately over the entire outside of the associated receiving space, it is easier to put objects into (or remove) from the receiving space. The objects do not have to be lifted over thresholds or edges or maneuvered through a small opening into a larger room behind. In addition, the recording room becomes clearer. Since each recording room has its own opening area, targeted access to a desired object is made easier.

The storage device has a rectangular or square base. However, in an exemplary embodiment that is not claimed, the base area can also be configured to be elliptical or polygonal.

Preferably, horizontal expansions of the receiving spaces in a direction parallel to an outside of the storage device can essentially correspond to a length of this outside of the storage device. According to the invention, it is defined that the base areas of the receiving spaces, which lie in a horizontal sectional plane through the storage device, together essentially correspond to the base area of the storage device. In other words, the receiving spaces of the storage device can almost completely fill the internal volume of the storage device.

In this exemplary embodiment, the interior of the storage device is almost completely filled by receiving spaces, which are optionally divided by partition walls or are arranged between the support elements. Since the totality of the receiving spaces forms the volume of the storage device, efficient use of space is ensured without moving space and other dead space.

Advantageously, a height, depth and / or width of each receiving space is independent of the heights, depths and widths of the other receiving spaces. As an alternative or in addition, at least two storage spaces, which lie one above the other and whose opening areas are arranged on the same side surface of the storage device, can have different base areas. This means that the dimensions of each recording room can be flexibly and individually adapted to meet the requirements.

In particular, the dimensions of at least one receiving space can be adapted to an extension of an object to be received. In this embodiment, each receiving space corresponds to one or more objects. For example, the storage device can each have a space for a watering can, a garden hose, a ladder, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, a lawn mower, deck chairs, a parasol, garbage can, skis, surfboards, car tires, bicycles, firewood and the like. Since each recording space has an object or a Type of objects can easily be kept tidy. In addition, objects that are rarely used are immediately and easily accessible, since each object is assigned its own recording space. In a special design, the receiving rooms can be adapted to the products of a manufacturer.

A width and / or height of a receiving space can preferably be greater than a depth of this receiving space. This creates receiving spaces with a shallow depth, which is advantageous for some objects. For example, such a receiving space can be designed as a tool cabinet. If receiving spaces or their opening areas are formed on two adjacent sides of the storage device, one or more flat receiving spaces can be arranged such that their rear wall at least partially adjoins a side surface of at least one receiving space from the adjacent side of the storage device. The flat receiving spaces can also be used to supplement or fill up the possibly irregular volume, which is composed of predetermined or selected receiving spaces, to form a cuboid volume of the storage device. This means that the available space can be used optimally.

In another exemplary embodiment, at least two receiving spaces, the opening areas of which are arranged on opposite sides of the storage device, adjoin one another with one side surface. In other words, the rear walls of the storage spaces, which are accessible from opposite sides of the storage device, are directly opposite one another, without a further storage space in between.

In a further preferred embodiment, three sides of the storage device have opening areas, with at least one receiving space, the opening area of which is on the middle side, protruding between the receiving spaces, the opening areas of which are on the outer sides. By arranging opening areas on three sides of the storage device, more space can be made available, which is nevertheless easily accessible without the need for space to enter.

Horizontal and / or vertical support elements can be arranged between the receiving spaces. Furthermore, a horizontal distance between vertical support elements can each correspond to a width and / and a depth of at least one receiving space. These support elements can, for example, support the side, back, floor, ceiling and / or outer walls of the storage rooms or serve only to stabilize the storage device. In addition, shelves and the like can be attached to these support elements. can be attached so as to divide a recording space.

As an alternative to a monolithic structure with horizontal and / or vertical support elements, the storage device can also be assembled from modules, each module comprising at least one storage space. A modular structure has the advantage that a user can put together a storage device individually can. Not only the external dimensions of the storage device, but also the dimensions of the individual accommodation spaces and their composition can be freely selected. For example, a space for a large lawnmower is required for a large lawn area. With a small lawn area, however, a small space is enough for a small lawn mower. The modules can be connected to one another by means of a plug-in system. The modules can be easily connected to one another by means of plug connections, so that a user can easily assemble the storage device himself and put it together individually using the various modules.

In a further alternative embodiment, partition walls or inner or intermediate walls, which delimit the receiving spaces from one another, are attached to a floor surface and / or to a ceiling surface of the storage device. For example, the bottom surface and / or the ceiling surface can have recesses or grooves on their inside, into which the partition walls can be pushed. The bottom surface and / or the top surface can preferably have several such recesses and / or grooves, so that flexible insertion or plugging in of the partition walls is possible. Alternatively or additionally, the partition walls can be fixed with fastening elements. A clamp-like fastening element with a U-shaped cross section, such as a staple, is preferably used here, into which a partition can be inserted or pushed. Furthermore, the fastening element can have a through-hole through opposite side surfaces, so that a partition inserted into the fastening element can be fixed on the fastening element by a fixing element which is passed through the through-hole and the partition. The fastening elements can be nailed or screwed into the floor surface and / or ceiling surface, so that they hold the partition walls from below or above at a predetermined distance from the floor surface or ceiling surface. In this way, in contrast to flat partition walls, it is possible to prevent mold or rot from forming due to the accumulation of water or moisture in a contact area. In addition, this ensures improved ventilation of the storage rooms.

It is possible that the outer edges of the storage device are stabilized by scaffolding elements. For this purpose, a framework element preferably has the shape of two opposite right-angled tripods connected to one another at one leg each, so that a framework element can support five different outer edges or two adjacent corners of the storage device. In other words, the framework element can have two L-shaped corner elements, which are arranged opposite one another and aligned in the same way, and an edge element that connects the two corner elements at their angle and is perpendicular to the surfaces spanned by the L-shaped corner elements. The legs of a corner element can be of different lengths. Preferably, however, are in each case the opposite Legs of the corner elements of the same frame element are of the same length. In one embodiment
the framework elements are arranged on the outer edges of the storage device in such a way that one L-shaped corner element is arranged on the floor and the other on the top of the storage device and the edge element runs along a vertical outer edge. In this case, a framework element can be arranged on each vertical outer edge. The leg ends of two adjacent frame elements can be connected by at least one connecting element. If the connecting element has a length which corresponds to a length of the edge element of the frame element or a length of an outer edge of the storage device, both the upper and the lower leg ends of the two frame elements can be connected to one another with a connecting element. In this case, the connecting element can also contribute to stabilizing the framework elements. A cross-sectional shape of the connecting element that is preferred because of the particular stability is the T-shape. In addition, the connecting element can serve as a delimitation of an opening area. For example, the connecting element can provide a support surface for a locking element and can thus be used, for example, as part of a door frame. Furthermore, the connecting element can have fastening elements for fastening partition or inner walls. As described above, these fastening elements can be designed in the manner of a clamp, so that a partition wall can be inserted into the fastening element without great effort.

According to the invention, the at least one opening area or several closing elements are assigned. For example, a large opening area can be closed by two doors or a wing door. In addition, a roller shutter can close several opening areas.

In another exemplary embodiment, at least one receiving space can be divided into several areas. For example, a receiving space can be divided by a drawer, insert, shelf and / or suspension means.

A receiving space can have a plurality of closing elements on an outside, the closing elements extending essentially over the entire surface of the outside. According to the invention, the closing elements are designed as a door, flap, slide-in front or roller shutter. For example, a receiving space can be divided into several drawers, the front sides of the drawers essentially forming the outside of the receiving space.

Furthermore, at least one of the receiving spaces can be accessible from two sides. This is particularly advantageous in the case of very elongated accommodation spaces. If, for example, a receiving space has opening areas on two opposite side surfaces of the storage device, a user can remove an object, for example a ladder, from both sides.

In a further exemplary embodiment, an upper side of the storage device can have at least one opening area. This chest-like configuration is particularly advantageous for low storage devices.

Furthermore, according to a further exemplary embodiment, the storage device can be provided on at least one side with a step aid and / or ladder to opening areas of high-lying receiving spaces. In the case of a very small garden or a small area available, the storage device can have a small area. However, in order to provide sufficient storage space, the storage device can be made higher so that not all opening areas can be reached at ground level, but by means of a step aid, steps or a ladder.

Alternatively, the storage device can be designed in such a way that all the receiving spaces of the storage device can be reached at ground level.

Furthermore, an upper side of the storage device can be designed as a pitched roof, flat roof, pent roof, gable roof or gable roof, depending on the user's preference. The additional space that can arise under a sloping roof surface can be designed as a lockable storage space or serve as an open storage space. The top of the storage device or the roof can also be greened or designed as a bed.

The storage device preferably has at least one power supply, e.g. B. in the form of a socket. In this way, for example, a lawnmower or hedge trimmer can be supplied with electricity. The storage device can also have at least one solar panel and thus be largely independent of an external voltage source. A storage element can also be present to store the generated electrical energy. In a further exemplary embodiment, the storage device can have a cable winding device which can be firmly connected to a plug of an electrical device. The cable winding device is used, for example, to wind up an extension cable. When the extension cord is needed, it can simply be pulled out of the cord winder. After use, only a foot pedal or a switch or the like has to be operated, whereupon the extension cable is automatically drawn back into the cable winding device and rolled up. This avoids the hassle of rolling up cables. Alternatively, the cable winding device can release cables in the event of a tensile load and roll up cables when the tensile load decreases, so that a tangled cable or superfluous, unneeded cable length is avoided.

In addition, a storage device according to another exemplary embodiment can have at least one water collecting device. The water collecting device can be designed, for example, as a rain gutter with or without a collecting container. Furthermore, the storage device can have at least one water connection, faucet and / or have an integrated garden hose. The integrated garden hose is already connected to a water connection and can easily be pulled out. The integrated garden hose can then be rolled up automatically by pressing a switch in the storage device.

In a further preferred exemplary embodiment, the storage device can be locked by means of a central locking system for a plurality of accommodation rooms and / or at least one local locking system in each case for one accommodation room. The central locking system can open or lock at least two receiving rooms of the storage device or the entire storage device by entering a combination of numbers or a password and functions as a central access control. As a result, the objects stored in the storage device can be safely stored and are protected from unauthorized access. In addition, the receiving rooms can be opened quickly and easily without the need for laborious unlocking of the individual receiving rooms with the respective keys. The recording rooms can also be individually locked with a local locking system.

In a further preferred storage device according to the invention, a sound output system is provided which can be coupled to an MP3 player. For example, the sound output system for playing music and the like can include various interfaces for audio data carriers, a radio receiver, an integrated amplifier and weatherproof hi-fi boxes.

In addition, the storage device according to the invention can be provided with a lighting system so that the environment of the storage device z. B. can be atmospherically illuminated by solar lamps or color LEDs.

In a further preferred embodiment, the storage device can have at least one play device and / or at least one stable. A play device is to be understood as meaning, for example, a slide, a climbing rope, a swing or a playhouse.

In addition, the storage device can be used as a cabinet-like device such as a garden shed, shed or even garbage house.

Brief description of the drawings

• Figure 1 shows a side view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure 2 FIG. 13 shows a sectional view of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
• Figures 3a to 3c show perspective views during the assembly of a storage device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure 4 shows a storage device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure 5 shows a further storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure 6 shows a further storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure 7 shows a further storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention, which has a push-in beer bench set.
• Figure 8 shows a perspective view during the assembly of a storage device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
• Figures 9a to 9c show perspective views during the assembly of a storage device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description of the exemplary embodiments

The storage device according to the invention is used to store equipment and other objects in the open air with as little space as possible. Therefore, the storage device preferably has the shape of a cube or a parallelepiped, which dispenses with movement space. For this purpose, the storage device is provided with a large number of receiving spaces, each of which is accessible via at least one opening area and preferably has a rectangular basic shape. The opening areas can be formed in two, three, four or in all outer surfaces of the storage device.

Since the storage device is intended for the outdoor area, e.g. for the garden, inner courtyard, etc., it must be designed to be weatherproof and provide protection from the weather for the objects it has received. Weatherproof materials are therefore ideal, such as wood, metal, stone, plastic or glass or a combination of these materials.

Figure 1 shows a side view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the invention. The storage device of Figure 1 has receiving spaces 11 at least on the front and the right side. The receiving spaces 11 are each accessible through an opening area 13 which is formed in an outer side wall 15 of the storage device. The opening area 13 can be opened and closed by a closing element 12 be, which a door, a flap, a roller shutter, is formed. Other shapes that are not claimed are, for example, the front of a drawer or a slide-in unit, etc. If a door or a flap is provided as the closing element 12, a hinge can be arranged on the closing element 12 at any top, bottom or side. The closing elements 12 can completely cover the opening areas 13, so that a top side 16 and the side walls 15 together with the closing elements 12 form the outer surfaces of the storage device. In addition, the closing elements 12 can have grip elements in order to facilitate opening and closing.

If an opening area 13 has exactly one closing element 12, the closing element 12 has approximately the same area as the associated opening area 13. Since the area of an opening area 13 preferably corresponds approximately to the area of an outside of the respective receiving space 11, the closing element 12 essentially forms the outside of the associated receiving space 11. It is also possible, however, for an opening area 13 to be closed by several closing elements 12, for example by the front sides of several drawers arranged one above the other or next to one another or by two doors. In this case, the total area of the closing elements 12 corresponds approximately to the area of the outside of the receiving space 11. In another case, a closing element 12 can close several opening areas 13. The area of the closing element 12 then corresponds to the total area of the associated opening areas 13. As an example, reference is made to a roller shutter which can close opening areas 13 arranged one above the other or next to one another.

The dashed lines in Figure 1 indicate receiving spaces 11 which protrude from the right side wall 15 into the interior of the storage device as far as the receiving spaces 11 accessible from the front side wall 15. The distance between the opening areas 13 of the receiving spaces 11 on the front side wall 15 and a right edge of the storage device from Figure 1 thus corresponds approximately to the depth of the receiving spaces 11 on the right side wall 15, the side surfaces of which adjoin the front side wall 15. An area of a side wall 15 without opening areas 13 consequently corresponds approximately to the side surfaces of receiving spaces 11, the opening areas 13 of which are arranged on an adjacent side wall 15 of the storage device. In general, the three-dimensional dimensions of the receiving spaces 11 are independent of one another. However, the receiving spaces 11 are designed in such a way that they almost completely fill the interior of the storage device. Furthermore, the receiving spaces 11 in the storage device can be separated from one another by separating elements 14.

In a preferred exemplary embodiment, each receiving space 11 is designed in such a way that it can receive one or more predetermined objects. For this purpose, the dimensions of the receiving space 11 correspond approximately to the size of the space to be received Subject. Therefore, the internal volume of a receiving space 11 is only slightly larger than the object, so that the object can easily be put in or taken out without wasting unnecessary space. The storage device can therefore have, for example, a receiving space 11 for a lawnmower, a receiving space 11 for flower pots or a receiving space 11 for a broom. These receiving spaces 11 can also be marked, for. B. by lettering or symbols. In a special embodiment, the receiving spaces 11 can be adapted to the products of a specific manufacturer.

The interior of a receiving space 11 can also be divided up by elements such as, for example, shelves, hooks, or the like, in order to neatly accommodate several objects of the same type in a receiving space 11. Such an interior division can be particularly useful for receiving spaces 11 for small objects, such as hammers, files, saws, garden shovels and other tools.

Figure 2 FIG. 13 shows a sectional view of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present invention. The storage device of Figure 2 has opening areas 13 on all four sides of the storage device, each of which offers access to a receiving space 11 located behind. Separating elements 14 divide the interior of the storage device into receiving spaces 11, wherein a separating element 14 can, however, also consist merely of an intermediate space between the receiving spaces 11. Out Figure 2 it becomes clear that the interior of the storage device is almost completely filled by receiving spaces 11.

Figures 3a to 3c show perspective views of a storage device according to the invention during assembly.

According to Figure 3a Vertical support elements 32 are attached to a base 31 and can be connected to horizontal support elements 33. The support elements 32 and 33 serve to stabilize the storage device. In addition, the support elements 32 and 33 can delimit the receiving spaces 11. If partition walls are provided as partition elements 14, the partition walls can be attached to the support elements 32 or 33. In addition, support elements 32 and 33, which are arranged on the edge of the base 31, can limit the extent of the opening areas 13, so that the associated closing elements 12 can be attached to the support elements 32 and 33, respectively.

Figure 3b Fig. 13 shows an intermediate stage in the assembly of the storage device from Fig Figure 3a . In Figure 3b some floors 34 of the various receiving spaces 11 are used. Furthermore, horizontal partition walls (not shown) can be used as partition elements 14 in order to delimit the receiving spaces 11 in the horizontal direction as well.

In Figure 3c the storage device is shown in a fully assembled state, the outer surfaces of the storage device being formed by side walls 15, closing elements 12 and an upper side 16. The locking elements 12 here include a door 35, a double door 36 and fronts 37 of drawers.

As an alternative to this monolithic construction, a storage device can be put together in a modular manner in a further preferred exemplary embodiment. This has the advantage that a user can individually combine modules with one another. For example, the user selects modules for a tool storage room, for a wheelbarrow, for skis and for a surfboard. In addition, such modules can be portable and easy to assemble. According to the invention, modules each comprise at least one receiving space 11, outer surfaces, an opening area 13 and a closing element 12. The modules can advantageously be easily connected to one another by means of a plug-in system. In a special exemplary embodiment, the modules or the receiving spaces 11 can be adapted to the products of a specific manufacturer.

In a further embodiment according to Figure 4 The top 16 of the storage device can be designed as a gable roof 41. The space 42, which is delimited by the gable roof 41 and the receiving spaces 11 below, can be designed as one or more receiving spaces 11 with at least one inclined side surface. A corresponding closing element 12 can be arranged either on one of the inclined or on one of the vertical surfaces. Alternatively, the space 42 under the gable roof 41 can be open on both sides. In other exemplary embodiments, the top 16 of the storage device can also be designed as a pitched roof, monopitch roof, gable roof or flat roof. The upper side 16 can furthermore be covered, for example, with shingles, tiles or roofing felt or consist of the same material as a region of a side wall 15 or a closure element 12. Furthermore, solar panels or a solar system can be provided on the upper side 16 or also on a side wall 15. In Figure 4 one side wall 15 has two opening areas 13, while another side wall 15 has four. Several opening areas 13 can be assigned to one and the same receiving space 11.

In Figure 5 another preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. In Figure 5 a space 52 is formed on the top 16 of the storage device, which has only a small height and whose upper side is open. The open upper side of the space 52 can be closed by a roof flap 51. The roof flap 51 is movably attached to a side wall of the space 52 by means of hinges or the like. The space 52 can be designed so that it can be used as an early bed. The roof flap can be used for this consist of a transparent material. In another exemplary embodiment, the space 52 does not have a roof flap 51, so that the space 52 is open at the top. In this exemplary embodiment, the room 52 can be designed as a bed or for roof greening. Preferably, a storage device according to the present invention is also provided with an electricity and water connection, a faucet or a water collecting device. The water collecting device can be designed, for example, as a rain gutter with or without a collecting container. Furthermore, the storage device can have an integrated garden hose which is connected to a water connection and can easily be pulled out of the storage device. The integrated garden hose can then be automatically rolled up again by pressing a switch or pedal.

In addition, the storage device can have a cable winding device for winding up an extension cable which can be firmly connected to an electrical connection of a device. After use, only a foot pedal or a switch or the like has to be operated so that the cable winder automatically rewinds the extension cable. Therefore, the annoying cable winding, for example after mowing the lawn, can be avoided and gardening is made easier. The cable winding device can also be designed in such a way that it releases cables when pulled and automatically pulls in the cable when the tensile load decreases, so that a tangle of cables or cables lying around is avoided.

In Figure 6 another embodiment of the present invention is shown. In Figure 6 the storage device has a play area. The play area 60 comprises one or more play devices 62, such as a slide, climbing ropes or playhouses. The play area 60 may be arranged on the top 16 of the storage device. A step aid 62, such as a ladder or step-like projections, can be provided on one side of the storage device. Furthermore, one of the receiving spaces 11 of the storage device can be designed as a stable 63 for small animals.

In a further preferred embodiment, the storage device can be locked by means of a central locking system. The central locking system closes at least two accommodation spaces 11 or all accommodation spaces 11 of the storage device and can be opened by entering a combination of numbers or a password. The central locking system thus functions as a central access control. This enables the receiving spaces 11 to be opened quickly and easily without the individual receiving spaces 11 having to be unlocked with the respective keys. In addition or as an alternative, individual accommodation spaces can be provided with a local or decentralized locking system for the respective accommodation space 11. Through the locking system, the stored items are safely stored and are protected from unauthorized access.

In a further preferred embodiment, a sound output system is provided that can be coupled to an MP3 player. For example, the sound output system for playing music and the like can have various interfaces for audio data carriers, a radio receiver, an integrated amplifier and weatherproof hi-fi boxes.

As in Figure 7 shown, at least one seat element 72 and / or at least one table 71 can also be attached to the storage device. For example, a beer bench set can be designed such that it can be pushed into one or more receiving spaces 11. In addition, a television 73 or a screen can be installed in another recording room 11 so that one can watch football outdoors. Alternatively, the beer bench set can be fastened upright in one or more receiving spaces 11 by means of hinges or the like so that it can be folded away. If necessary, the closing element 12 of the receiving space 11, such as. B. a door, open and unfolded the beer bench set. Alternatively, a garden bench can be stored behind a hinged door, the garden bench being rotatably mounted about an axis along the backrest. Here, the garden bench can also be designed in an L-shape, so that the backrest forms the folding door, while the seat surface in the folded-in state is received in the receiving space 11. Seats can be obtained quickly and easily for garden parties and barbecues.

In addition, the storage device according to the invention can be provided with a lighting system that z. B. in the form of spotlights, solar lamps or color LEDs, the environment can be illuminated. In particular, doors or surfaces or surface areas of the storage device can consist of translucent or partially transparent material, behind which lighting means are arranged so that the surfaces can shine. In this case, the storage device is not only a space-saving alternative to a tool shed, but also serves as atmospheric garden lighting.

In Figure 8 a further possibility for an internal structure of the storage device according to the invention is shown. Instead of support elements 32 or 33, fastening elements 80 are used here in order to fasten partition walls 14 thereto. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the fastening elements 80 are designed in a clamp-like manner, similar to staples, so that the partition walls 14 can be easily inserted. The fastening elements 80 can, for example, be welded, screwed or nailed to the floor surface, depending on the material. In order to fix the partition walls 14 in the fastening elements 80, the fastening elements 80 can have a through-hole. A pin or a screw or the like can then be passed through the through-hole and the partition wall 14. Furthermore, the fastening elements 80 can have a base or the like, so that the partition walls in the inserted state are spaced apart from a floor surface on which the fastening elements 80 are attached. Further fastening elements 80 may be provided on side walls 15, partition walls 14 or on the top 16 of the storage device.

Figure 9a shows a frame element 81 for stabilizing the storage device. The framework element 81 has an upper and a lower L-shaped corner element and an edge element connecting the corner elements, so that a shape like two joined right-angled tripods or a right-angled gable results. A height of the edge element can correspond to the length of a vertical outer edge of the storage device. In this way, the framework element 81 can support a vertical outer edge and two side walls 15 adjoining this outer edge. In addition, support elements 82 can be attached to the legs of the corner elements in order to support a base plate or cover plate. In Figure 9b a composite frame consisting of four frame elements 81 is shown. In order to support the outer edges of the storage device, the frame elements 81 are arranged in such a way that two leg ends of the corner elements of two adjacent frame elements 81 abut one another. The legs of the adjacent framework elements 81 can be connected to one another with a connecting element 83. As in Figure 9b As shown, the connecting element 83 has the same length as the edge element of the frame elements 81, so that two opposite leg ends of one frame element 81 and two opposite leg ends of the adjacent frame element 81 can be connected to the same connecting element 83. The connecting element 83 can be strip-shaped or have a rectangular cross section. Alternatively, the connecting element 83 as in FIG Figure 9b have a T-shaped cross section. In this case, the foot element of the connecting element 83 projects with a T-shaped cross section between the leg ends of the two adjacent frame elements 81, while the transverse element thereof rests on the legs and can be fixed to them with screws or the like (see Figure 9b ). In addition, the connecting element 83 can serve as a delimitation of an opening area 13, for example as part of a door frame. Furthermore, fastening elements 80 can be provided on the connecting elements 83 in order to fasten partition walls 14 thereto (see FIG Figure 9c ). This structure can be combined with any exemplary embodiments of the invention in order to achieve greater stability. In addition or as an alternative to the fastening elements 80, grooves or recesses can be provided on the bottom surface and / or top surface of the storage device, into which the partition walls 14 can be inserted as desired. In addition, the floor area and / or ceiling area can be composed of several sub-elements. This allows for an easy Exchange of partial elements of the floor area and / or ceiling area, so that a conversion or a change of partition walls is possible. In addition, the individual parts are easier to store, transport and assemble.

Through any design and material, the storage device according to one of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention not only offers the possibility of tidying up objects in a space-saving manner and stowing them safely, but can also be used as an attractive privacy screen.

Claims (15)

1. Storage means for outdoor areas, in particular a garden house or garden shed, comprising:

   at least two holding compartments (11) being arranged adjacent to each other, each of which has at least one closable opening section (13),

   wherein the at least one opening section (13) or the plurality of opening sections (13) jointly belonging to the same holding compartment (11) have a surface that essentially corresponds to a surface of an outer side of this holding compartment (11),

   wherein at least one door, flap, slide-in front or roller shutter is assigned to the at least one opening section (13), to close the at least one opening section (13),

   wherein the floor areas of the holding compartments (11) jointly in a horizontal section plane correspond substantially the floor area of the storage means,

   characterized in that

   the storage means comprises a rectangular or square floor area having four vertical outer sides,

   wherein the opening sections (13) are arranged on at least two adjacent vertical outer sides of the storage means.
2. Storage means according to claim 1, wherein horizontal elongations of the holding compartments (11) parallel to an outer side of the storage means correspond substantially to a length of this outer side and/or
   the holding compartments (11) of the storage means generally fill completely the inner volume of the storage means.
3. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein the dimensions of at least one of the holding compartments (11) is adapted to the dimensions of at least one object to be accommodated therein.
4. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein at least two holding compartments (11) positioned above each other and whose opening sections (13) are arranged on the same outer side of the storage means have different floor areas.
5. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein a width and/or height of at least one holding compartment (11) is larger than a depth of this holding compartment (11).
6. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein at least two holding compartments (11), whose opening sections (13) are arranged on opposite outer sides of the storage means are adjacent to each other at their rear sides and/or wherein three outer sides of the storage means have opening sections (13) and a holding compartment (11), whose opening section (13) is located on the middle outer side, extends between holding compartments (11), whose opening sections (13) are positioned on the extreme outer sides.
7. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein horizontal and/or vertical support elements (32, 33) are arranged between the holding compartments (11).
8. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein a horizontal distance between vertical support elements (32) corresponds in each case to a width or/and a depth of at least one holding compartment (11).
9. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein the storage means can be assembled from modules and each module comprises at least one holding compartment (11).
10. Storage means according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein partition walls (14) are provided between the holding compartments (11) that can be fixed by means of mounting elements (80) to a floor area and/or to a side wall (15) and/or to an upper side (16) of the storage means and/or are fixed with a distance to the floor area determined by the mounting elements (80).
11. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein one opening section (13) can be closed by one or more closing elements (12) and/or a plurality of opening sections (13) can be closed by one door, flap, slide-in front or roller shutter, and/or wherein at least one holding compartment (11) includes a plurality of doors, flaps, slide-in fronts or roller shutters at one outer side and the door, flap, slide-in front or roller shutter generally extend across the entire area of the outer side.
12. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein at least one holding compartment (11) is divided into several sections and/or wherein at least one of the holding compartments (11) has opening sections (13) on two different outer sides of the storage means.
13. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein an upper side (16) of the storage means is realized as pitched roof, flat roof, pent roof or gabled roof.
14. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, furthermore also comprising:

    at least one power supply connection; and/or

    at least one cable connection means, that is permanently connectable with a plug of an electrical appliance and that is furthermore suitable for releasing cable under tensile force and rewinding it when the tensile force is released; and/or

    at least one solar panel; and/or

    at least one water connection, water tap and/or at least one water collection means.
15. Storage means according to one of the aforesaid claims, wherein the storage means has a central locking system for a plurality of holding compartments (11) and/or at least one local locking system for each holding compartment (11).

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