JP2000110813A - Fixing device and method for working bench - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the connected use of working benches and to closely join top plates by drawing joining elements attached to the bottoms of the opposed top plates of two working benches together by a connecting member and by closely joining the working benches together. SOLUTION: Joining elements 3, 4 installed in the bottoms of top plates 2 of working benches are formed of the top faces 31, 41 and side faces 32, 42 into an approximately hook shape and connecting holes are appropriately formed in the side faces 32, 42. One joining element 3 is fixed to a leg 12 with a clearance 33 enough for inserting the top face 41 of the other joining element 4 therein formed between the top face 31 and the top plate 2. In connecting the adjoining benches together, the top face 41 of the joining element 4 is inserted in the clearance 33 between the top face 31 of the joining element 3 and the top plate 2. Secondly, bolts 101 are inserted in mated connecting holes provided in the joining element 3 and the joining element 4 respectively and fastened by nuts 111, and a connecting member 11 constituted of the bolts 101 and the nuts 111 is fastened so that the working benches are mutually drawn together and the top plates 2, 2 are closely joined together.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for fixing a worktable, which closes the worktable so as to eliminate a gap between the worktables.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, stainless steel, iron,
Many worktables such as enamels are used, but worktables are often arranged side by side.In order to eliminate the gap between the top plates that occurs at that time, embed a caulking material in the gaps or tape on the top of the top plate. I was sticking. Further, depending on the installation location, there may be a time-dependent inclination or separation between the worktables, and the top plate between the worktables may shift and be noticeable.

[0003]

However, when the caulking material is embedded in the gap, the work is inconvenient due to the unevenness of the worktable, the appearance is not beautiful, and furthermore,
As time elapses, the caulking material hardens, the resin decays, aging is lost, and gaps are formed. Food and dust accumulate in the gaps, which is unsanitary. On the other hand, even when the tape is stuck on the top surface of the top plate, the work table is uneven, so it is inconvenient to work, the appearance is not beautiful, and the tape peels off as time passes,
A gap is formed, and foodstuffs and dust accumulate in the gap, which is unsanitary, and the glue of the tape remains on the work table, which is inconvenient and unsanitary.

Further, when the work table is moved, the caulking material or the tape is peeled off when the work table is moved side by side, and when the work table is moved separately, the caulk material or the tape must be peeled off cleanly. It was inconvenient.

[0005] Under such circumstances, there has been a demand for a tool or a method that does not use a caulking material, tape, or the like when the worktables are arranged side by side, so that no gap is formed between the worktables.

[0006]

Therefore, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to the present invention, the work table can be easily connected and separated so that the use of the work table can be performed very easily, and the top plate is in close contact with the work table. It can be joined so that hygiene of the worktable can be ensured, and an appropriate number of joints are respectively attached to both lower portions of the opposing top plates of the two worktables, and the joined bodies are pulled together by the joining member. The work table is closely attached.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Reference numeral 1 denotes a work table, which has a top plate 2 having a work tank or the like on which a work such as cooking can be performed or a necessary equipment can be placed, and a lower portion having only a leg 12 for supporting the top plate 2. There are various forms, such as a cold table having a refrigerator or a freezer, and a storage section formed.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a joint between the top plates 2 and 2 when the work tables 1 and 1 are arranged side by side. Joint surface 22 of joint 21
Is a flat surface, and the joining surface 22 and the top plate 2 are desirably formed at right angles. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the joining surfaces 22 may be in close contact with each other.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a joined body provided at the center, which is provided at a lower central portion of one of the work tables 1 to be arranged side by side. The center joined body 3 is formed from an upper surface 31 and a side surface 32 and has a cross section formed in a substantially hook shape and has an appropriate length, and the side surface 32 is formed with an appropriate number of coupling holes 10. The central joint 3 is fixed to the legs 12 so that a gap 33 is provided between the upper surface 31 and the top plate 2 so that the upper surface 41 of the other central joint 4 can be inserted. Install.

The central joint 4 is to be connected to the central joint 3. The center joined body 4 is installed at the lower central part of the other work table 1 which is installed side by side with the work table 1 having the center joined body 3. The center bonded body 4 is the upper surface 4
1 and a side surface 42, the cross section of which is formed in a substantially hook shape, and the side surface 42 is formed with an appropriate number of coupling holes 10. The center joined body 4 is fixed to the legs 12 or the top plate 2 so that the upper surface 41 thereof is in contact with the top plate 2 and installed on the work table 1. Is inserted into the gap 33 between the upper surface 31 of the central joined body 3 and the top plate 2. The insertion of the central joint 4 strengthens the joint 21 of the top plates 2 and 2, thereby eliminating dents and bending.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a joined body provided at the front part, which is installed at the front part of one of the work tables 1 which is arranged side by side. The front joined body 5 is formed from an upper surface 51 and a side surface 52 and has a cross section formed in a substantially hook shape, and the side surface 52 is formed with an appropriate number of coupling holes 10. The front joint 5 is set on the work table 1 with a gap 53 between the front vertical surface of the top plate 2 and the side surface 52 of the front joint 5 in which the front surface of the front joint 6 can be inserted. . The front joint 5 is formed by joining the top plate 2 and the upper surface 51 of the front concave joint 5, or in addition to joining the top plate 2 and the upper surface 51 of the front joint 5. The work surface 1 is fixed by fixing the side surface 51 of the
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The front joined body 6 is formed in a shape in which an upper surface 61 and one end thereof are bent and one side of the side surface 62 is bent in the opposite direction to the upper surface 61 to protrude the front surface 63. . When the worktables 1 and 1 are connected, the front surface 63 is inserted into the gap 53 between the front side surface 23 of the top plate 2 and the front joined body 5. By the insertion of the front joined body 6, the joint 2
1 is strengthened, and dents and bending can be eliminated. The front joint 6 is installed on the top plate 2 and the upper surface 6 of the front joint 6.
1 are connected to the workbench 1 or by fixing the side surface 62 of the front joined body 6 to the legs 12 in addition to joining the top plate 2 and the upper surface 61 of the front joined body 6.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a rear joined body, which includes an upper surface 71 and a side surface 7.
2, the cross section of which is formed in a substantially hook shape, and the side surface 72 is formed with an appropriate number of coupling holes 10. The area of the side surface 72 may be smaller than the area of the upper surface 71, but may be the same. The rear joint 7 is installed on the work table 1 by fixing the upper surface of the rear joint 7 to the top plate 2.

The joints 3 to 9 are formed by using stainless steel, iron or the like, but are often used around water.
Stainless steel is particularly recommended in view of corrosion resistance. In addition, as a method of fixing the joined bodies 3 to 9 to the work table 1,
Welding and use of coupling members such as bolts and nuts can be mentioned. When the joints 3 to 7 are fixed to the work table 1, the side surfaces of the joints 3 to 7 and the joint surface 22 of the top plate 2
Although it is not necessary to match, it is recommended that the joints 3 to 7 be installed such that the side surfaces are located inside the joint surface 22 of the top plate 2.

In order to bring the worktables 1 and 1 into close contact, bolts 101 are inserted through corresponding coupling holes 10 and 10 provided in the central joint 3 and the central joint 4 installed on the worktables 1 and 1, respectively. And the nut 111, and further tighten the coupling member 11 composed of the bolt 101 and the nut 111.
Will adhere. In addition, the front joint 5 and the front joint 6, and the rear joints 7, 7, which are provided as necessary, are also inserted through the corresponding coupling holes 10, 10 with bolts 101, and fastened with nuts 111. By further tightening the connecting member 11 composed of the bolt 101 and the nut 111, the close contact between the top plates 2 and 2 becomes more complete.

In addition to the above-mentioned central joint 3, the central joint 4, the front joint 5, the front joint 6, and the rear joint 7, a T-shaped joint 8 and In some cases, a T-shaped joint 9 is used. The T-shaped joint 8 and the T-shaped joint 9 have upper surfaces 81 and 91 and side surfaces 82 and 92, respectively, and have a substantially T-shaped cross section. The side surfaces 82 and 92 have an appropriate number of coupling holes 10. The T-shaped joint 8 and the T-shaped joint 9 are installed by fixing the upper surface of the joined body to the top plate 2. The T-shaped joint 8 and the T-shaped joint 9 are particularly suitable for use when the lower part of the worktable is a cold table having a refrigerator or a freezer and has no legs. T
Although the use of the T-shaped joint 8 and the T-shaped joint 9 may be performed only with the T-shaped joint 8 and the T-shaped joint 9, the front joint 5 and the front joint 9 may be used. 6. Any combination with the rear joints 7, 7 may be used.

It is needless to say that the joined body is not limited to the shapes of the joined bodies 3 to 9 and that the connecting members are not limited to bolts and nuts.

[0018]

As described above, according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, an appropriate number of joined bodies respectively attached to both lower portions of the top plate on the opposing side surfaces of the worktable to be brought into close contact are pulled together by the joining member. Since the work table is closely attached, when the work table and the work table are installed side by side, the top plate and the top plate can be closely fixed without causing unevenness on the upper surface of the top plate. In addition, since the work table is fixed firmly, the top plate is kept tight even in the event of an abnormality, and there is no gap between them. It is possible to keep. Further, since the top plate is closely attached by the connecting members such as bolts and nuts, even when the work table is separated from the work table, the close contact can be easily removed, which is convenient.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the work tables can be easily and reliably fixed with a very simple tool. It is also effective in terms of hygiene by preventing water leakage and stagnation of food residues, etc.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Working table 2 Top plate 21 Joining part 22 Joining surface 3 Central joining object 4 Central joining object 5 Front joining object 6 Front joining object 7 Rear joining object 8 T joining object 9 T joining object DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Connection hole 11 Connection member 12 Leg

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A workbench, wherein an appropriate number of joints are attached to both lower portions of opposite top plates of two worktables, and the joined bodies are pulled together by a connecting member to fix the worktable. Fixing method. 2. When joining the top plates of the two worktables, an appropriate number of joined bodies are opposed to each other below each of the top plates, and
A workbench fixing device, wherein a top plate is brought into close contact with a joining member that joins opposed joints. 3. The method for fixing a work table according to claim 1, wherein through holes are respectively formed in the opposed joints, bolts are inserted into the corresponding through holes, and tightened with nuts. 4. The fixture according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the joined bodies uses a joined body in which a joining plate is formed on both lower surfaces of the top plate.