JP2000079042A - Stackable container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container which can be stacked to be stored, in which flaws are not formed in outer side surfaces even when stacked, and which is unique with relation to design. SOLUTION: This container comprises a leg 1, and a base plate 2 placed on the leg 1 to be supported. In this case, the leg 1 is formed to have irregularities by cutting upper parts and lower parts of a cylinder, so lower protruded parts 3 and upper protruded parts 4 are alternately formed, and support pieces to support the base plate 2 are provided on inner side surfaces of the leg 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container which can be stacked and stored. Here, the vessel is not limited to tableware, but also includes a set.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when a large number of tableware are stored, a large number of tableware are often used so that they can be stacked without taking up space. This may be in a form in which a bowl, a lunch box, and even a larger one can be stacked and stored. By the way, the basic form of stacking in a conventional container is such that a side portion is formed in a tapered shape so that a part of another container can be accommodated in the container.

When one container is partially accommodated in another container and stacked, the outer surface and the inner surface of the container are in contact with each other, and as a result, the outer surface is slightly scratched. appear. Especially when it comes to lacquerware with lacquer applied on the surface, it is necessary to avoid stacking and storing the outer and inner surfaces in contact with each other. Further, even in the case of a conventional stacking type container, stacking cannot be performed in a state where dishes are arranged inside, and it is necessary to arrange them sideways.

[0004]

As described above, the stacking method in which a part of the other container is accommodated in one container has the above-mentioned problem. The problem to be solved by the present invention is mainly this problem, and provides a stackable container which does not cause scratches on the outer surface of the container even when stacked.

[0005]

The vessel according to the present invention comprises a leg and a base plate, and the leg has a shape in which a part of a cylinder is cut off.
That is, the band-shaped member having a predetermined width is formed into a wavy (uneven) shape within the side surface of the cylinder. The tube is generally a cylinder, but may be a square tube. Legs having the same shape are stacked by engaging the unevenness with each other. One of the base plates rests on and is supported by a support piece provided on the inner surface, but may be fixed so that it cannot be removed. The legs have an irregular shape so that they can be stably supported on the base plate and are grounded at at least three places.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The legs of a stackable container according to the present invention are formed by cutting out the upper and lower portions of a cylindrical body so as to be uneven, and when viewed from the outside, the band-like member has a wavy shape vertically. . For example, in the case of a cylinder, the upper three places are deleted, and if the lower three places are also deleted, the ground contact part becomes three places, which is stable, and the support piece provided on the inner surface of the leg has a disk-shaped base. You can put a board. In this case, the size of the support piece is free, and the base plate can be formed simultaneously with the legs.

[0007] The wavy legs are stacked on the upper part, and the convex part formed below can be fitted into the concave part formed on the upper part. Of course, it is formed in such a size that it can be fitted to each other. Then, a small foot (convex) is projected from the lower end of the convex part, and a concave groove into which the foot can fit is formed at the bottom of the concave part to prevent displacement. When stacking the legs, it is free to remove the mounted base plate, but the base plate fixed to the legs is stacked with the legs as they are.

[0008] The legs may be of a square tube type instead of a cylinder. In the case of a square tube, a concave portion or a convex portion is formed in accordance with the position of the corner. The wavy shape with irregularities may be formed by a smooth continuous curved surface or may be formed by continuously forming individual planes. Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0009]

FIG. 1 is an embodiment showing a stackable container of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a leg, 2 denotes a base plate, and the base plate 2 is mounted on the leg 1 and supported horizontally. The use of this container is not particularly limited, and it can be used as tableware for serving dishes, or can be placed at the entrance to carry small items. The leg 1 has an irregular shape with the upper and lower portions of the cylinder removed, that is, the band-like member has a sinusoidal wavy shape along the outer surface of the cylinder.

The base plate 2 is a disk that fits inside the leg, and is supported on a support piece (not shown) provided on the inner surface of the leg. Therefore, the base plate 2 may have a structure that can be separated and removed from the leg 1, or the base plate 2 may be fixed to the leg 1 (integrally formed). The materials of the legs 1 and the base plate 2 are not particularly limited, but are generally formed by injection molding using a resin. Then, lacquer is applied to the surface depending on the use of the vessel.

FIG. 2 shows a case where the containers are stacked. The leg 1 is formed with irregularities on the upper and lower sides. In the container shown in FIG. 1, lower convex portions 3, 3,... Are provided at three positions, and upper convex portions 4, 4,. An upper concave portion 5 is formed above the lower convex portion 3, and a lower concave portion 6 is similarly formed below the upper convex portion 4. In this way, the wavy legs 1 having irregularities can be stacked on the upper portion, and the lower convex portions 3, 3,.

The legs 1, 1,... Are stacked as shown in FIG. 2, and the lower surface of another leg is in contact with the upper surface of the leg 1, which is wavy in an uneven shape. FIG. 3 shows a projection 8 on the lower surface 7 of the lower projection 3.
This convex piece 8 is fitted in a groove formed on the bottom surface 9 of the upper concave portion 5. Therefore, the stacked legs 1, 1,... Do not shift, and the upper and lower legs 1, 1,.
1 have small gaps 10, 10,.
Are not in contact with the upper surface. Of course, the above gap 1
It is free to fit without leaving 0.

When the containers are to be stored, they are stacked as shown in FIG. 2, but they can also be placed such that the upper convex portions 4, 4,. Becomes For example, when dishes are served on the base plate 2, FIG.
Can not be stacked as described above, and the interval between the base plates 2, 2,... Is increased by placing the lower convex portion 3 on the upper convex portion 4, so that the prepared dishes are not crushed by the upper base plate 2. . Of course, the joints can be fitted with each other by providing an uneven portion so that the upper convex portion 4 and the lower convex portion 3 are stacked without displacement.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which the legs 1 are made finer in unevenness, and three legs 1, 1... The leg 1 is provided with lower convex portions 3, 3,.
Similarly, upper convex portions 4, 4,... Are provided at five places. Accordingly, the upper concave portions 5, 5,... And the lower concave portions 6, 6,. Although the base plate 2 is detached from the legs 1 in FIG. 2, it is possible to freely stack the base plate 2 in the same state as in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment showing a square tubular leg 1, in which the upper and lower portions of a square tube are cut out to form an uneven portion. That is, the leg has a lower convex portion 1 at the corner.
Have upper convex portions 12, 12,... On a plane portion;
The upper part of the lower convex part 11 is an upper concave part 13, and the upper convex part 12 is
Is formed as a lower recess. The belt-shaped member 15 is not curved, and the linear belt-shaped member 15 is connected to form the leg 1. On the inner surface of the upper convex portion 12, small supporting pieces 16, 16... Protrude inward, and a square base plate (not shown) is supported on the supporting pieces 16, 16,. In general, the support piece can support the base plate, and its size is not particularly limited. However, if the support plate is made somewhat large, it can be mounted on the support piece even if the base plate is mounted with a slight inclination.

As described above, the vessel of the present invention has the base plate mounted on the uneven legs by cutting off the upper and lower sides of the cylinder, and the following effects can be obtained.

[0017]

The container of the present invention comprises a leg and a base plate, and the leg is cut off at the upper and lower portions of the cylinder to make it uneven, that is, the lower convex portion and the upper convex portion are provided alternately and the lower convex portion is formed. It has an upper concave portion on the upper side and a lower concave portion on the lower side of the upper convex portion, and the legs can be stacked up and down. This can be done with the base plate attached or with the base plate removed. In this stacked configuration, the outer surfaces of the container do not touch each other, and the outermost surface that is most important in appearance does not have scratches.

However, although the upper and lower surfaces are in contact with each other, they can be stacked with a slight gap left between the legs by forming and supporting a small uneven portion at the joint. Then, if the lower convex portion is placed on the upper convex portion and stacked, the food can be stacked even when the dishes are arranged on the base plate. On the other hand, the vessel of the present invention is a dish in which a thin band-shaped member is provided with a base plate on wavy irregularities and a base plate is mounted, and it is a unique bowl in appearance, and in harmony with dishes to be arranged on the base plate, You can enhance the dishes. Of course, it can also be used as a table at the entrance. Further, it is also possible to mount the base plate with the legs upside down.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a stackable container of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a case where containers of the present invention are stacked.

FIG. 3 shows a case of stacking while leaving a gap between the upper and lower units.

FIG. 4 shows a case where legs with fine irregularities are stacked.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a square leg.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Leg 2 Base plate 3 Lower convex part 4 Upper convex part 5 Upper concave part 6 Lower concave part 7 Lower surface 8 Convex piece 9 Bottom surface 10 Gap 11 Lower convex part 12 Upper convex part 13 Upper concave part 14 Lower concave part 15 Band member 16 Support strip

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[Submission date] November 29, 1999 (1999.11.
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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A vessel comprising a leg and a base plate supported on the leg, wherein the leg has a shape in which an upper part and a lower part of a cylinder are cut out to be uneven, that is, a lower convex part and an upper part are formed. Protrusions are alternately formed, and the upper part of the lower convex part has an upper concave part, and the lower part of the upper convex part also has a lower concave part. Stackable container with side projections fitted. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the lower convex portion and the bottom of the upper concave portion, which serve as abutting surfaces when stacked, are provided with concaves and convexes for fitting so as to prevent positional deviation of the stacked legs. Item 2. A stackable container according to Item 1. 3. The stackable container according to claim 1, wherein a support piece for supporting the base plate is formed on an inner surface of the leg. 4. The stackable container according to claim 1, wherein the base plate is fixed to a leg or formed together with the leg. 5. The joint surface is formed with irregularities to fit together so as to prevent displacement, so that the lower projections of the legs of the upper vessel can be stacked on the upper projections of the legs. 5. A stackable container according to claim 2, 3 or 4.