JP2000197524A - Service wagon - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a wagon that can be stored in a small size, can be used stably and is novel and versatile by providing a body that carries articles, a top board provided on the upper portion of the body and is made expandable and arms that are provided withdrawably in the body and support a part of the top board. SOLUTION: A portion from an upper end to a certain depth in the interior of a body 52 is formed into a closed space 52C, and a lower portion is formed into a storage space 54. A top board 53 is provided over the upper portion of a body 52, and is formed of a fixed panel 53F and movable panels 53M on both sides thereof, and is connected at the side edges by hinges 59. Thus by opening and closing the movable panel 53M in a folding fashion, an increase or decrease in the area of the top board 53, namely the expansion and the contraction of the top board 53 is carried out freely. Arms 60 are inserted withdrawably into the four corners of the closed space 52C from both sides. The load of the movable panels 53M is supported by projecting the arms 60 from the body 52.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a service wagon for transporting and providing articles such as food and drink.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when food is needed in a living room or a reception room, food is usually prepared in a kitchen. In particular, it is troublesome to move and transport food and drink during that time. For this reason, it is conceivable that a refrigerator, a wagon, or the like is installed in the living room, the reception room, or the like, so that simple food can be prepared and provided on the spot.

However, unlike the case of a kitchen or a dining room, in the case of a living room or a reception room, if the above-mentioned appliances such as a refrigerator and a wagon are installed, the livability and appearance of the room are improved. There is a problem that it is easily damaged.

[0004] In particular, there is a type of the wagon in which a slightly large top plate is provided so that it can be used as a table, but such a wagon occupies more space. Become.

Therefore, in a wagon of the type described above,
There is a type in which the top plate is foldable so that it can be stored compactly.

[0006]

However, particularly when the top plate is foldable as described above, the stability of the top plate tends to be insufficient, and it is difficult to use the wagon stably. It is easy to be.

Further, the conventional wagon has a problem that the design is uniform and the change is poor.

On the other hand, there is a case where simple food and drink are prepared using a cooking device such as a stove in a living room, a reception room, or the like. In this case, the loading or installation of the cooking device is troublesome. There is a problem.

In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a novel and varied wagon which can be stowed compactly and can be used stably.

It is another object of the present invention to provide means capable of easily coping with simple cooking in a living room, a reception room, or the like.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a service wagon for carrying or providing articles, the service wagon comprising:
A main body on which articles can be loaded, casters for moving the wagon; a top plate provided on the top of the main body and configured to be extendable; And a brace for supporting at least a part of the board.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a service wagon for transporting or providing articles, comprising: a main body on which articles can be loaded; casters for moving the wagon; And a cooker.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the service wagon according to the first or second aspect, wherein the casters are concealed by blinders. .

In the present invention, "loading an article" implies, for example, placing an article on a specific member, accommodating an article in a room-like portion, or the like. Further, “casters” shall mean any moving means known in the art, such as casters and wheels.

"Expansion of the top plate" means an increase or decrease in the area of the top plate.
Any type known in the art, such as a sliding type and a detachable type, is included.

The "cooker" includes an electromagnetic heater, a coffee maker, an electric pot, a stove, and the like.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show a service wagon according to an embodiment of the present invention. The service wagon 51 shown in FIG.
3, a top plate 53, and a brace 60.

The main body 52 is a substantially box-shaped body extending slightly forward and backward, and the length L shown in the side view of FIG. 2 is larger than the width W shown in the front view of FIG. The main body 52
The portions other than both side portions are closed.

As shown in FIG. 2, a portion of the inside of the main body 52 from the upper end to a certain depth is a closed space (closed space) 52C, and a portion below the closed space 52C is a receiving space 54C. It has become.
In the storage space 54, articles can be loaded and unloaded from both sides. The storage space 54 is further divided by a partition 55 into a front section 54.
F and the rear section 54R are divided into two sections before and after the partition section 55, and the partition plate 55 is disposed slightly rearward, and the front section 54F is larger than the rear section 54R. The storage space 54 can store and load any articles, but the front compartment 54F can suitably store, for example, bottles, while the rear compartment 54R can suitably store, for example, a trash can. can do.

Rails (not shown) are provided at both upper and lower edges (a total of four places) on both side surfaces of the housing space 54, and fittings are provided on the upper and lower rails at each side surface of the housing space 54. The upper end and the lower end of 56 are respectively fitted. The fittings 56 have dimensions substantially corresponding to the rear section 54R, and cover the rear section 54R in normal times, and slide along the rails when articles are taken in and out of the rear section 54R. It can be opened and closed.

A tray 5 is located near the upper end of the front section 54F.
7 are accommodated. The tray 57 is a rectangular tray corresponding to the planar shape inside the front section 54F. Square members 58, 58 are horizontally mounted near the upper ends of the front side surface and the rear side surface of the front section 54F, respectively.
Both ends of the tray 57 are placed on the square bars 58, 58.

The top plate 53 is provided on the upper part of the main body 52 as shown in FIGS.
And movable panels 53M, 53M on both sides thereof. The fixed panel 53F has a size and a shape substantially equal to the upper surface of the main body 52, and is fixed to the upper surface of the main body 52. Each of the movable panels 53M, 53M has a length equal to the length of the fixed panel 53F and a half of the width of the fixed panel 53F.
It is attached to both sides of the fixed panel 53F so as to be rotatable within an upper range of 180 °. Specifically, the fixed panel 53F and the movable panels 53M, 53M are overlapped at their side edges so that their upper surfaces are the same, and in this state, they are connected by hinges 59 at a plurality of locations. Have been.

Thus, each movable panel 53M, 53M
As shown in FIG. 4, from the state of being superimposed on the fixed panel 53F, with both side edges of the fixed panel 53F as axes.
While being able to rotate 180 ° and unfold freely to the side,
Rotate it 180 ° in the opposite direction to this and fix the fixed panel 5 again.
It can be freely returned (closed) to the state of being superimposed on 3F.

At this time, since the width of each movable panel 53M, 53M is 1/2 of the width of the fixed panel 53F as described above, each movable panel 53M, 53M is closed when both movable panels 53M, 53M are closed. The free ends of 53M, 53M contact each other with almost no gap, so that both movable panels 53M
M and 53M form a substantially congruent plane with the fixed panel 53F. In this state, the service wagon 51 can be compactly stored because it is entirely housed in a box shape. Further, in this state, the service wagon 51 can be suitably used as a wagon for transporting food and drink, and the like.
Further, the upper surface portion (both movable panels 53M, 53M in a closed state) of the service wagon 51 can be used as a table.

On the other hand, in a state where both movable panels 53M, 53M are unfolded, both movable panels 53M, 53M are
Together with the fixed panel 53F, a plane having an area twice as large as the fixed panel 53F is formed. In this state, the entire top plate 53 can be more suitably used as a table.

Further, when only one movable panel 53M is unfolded, a step is formed, but both movable panels 53M are formed.
The 3M, 53M and the fixed panel 53F form a plane having an area 1.5 times as large as the fixed panel 53F as a whole.

As described above, by opening and closing the movable panels 53M, 53M in a foldable manner, the area of the top plate 53 can be increased or decreased, that is, the top plate 53 can be freely expanded and contracted.

4 of the closed space 52C in the main body 52.
As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the arm 60 is inserted into the corner so as to be able to enter and exit from both sides. The arm 60
Are made of a slightly thick plate material prepared in a generally horizontally long rectangular shape, and the lower part of one end is cut out in a round shape to improve the design.
A longitudinal slit-shaped opening corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the crosspiece 60 is provided at the front end and the rear end of each of the both side surfaces of the closed space 52C. Side end) is a closed space 52
It slides sideways from the inside of C through the opening to protrude to a certain length, and the other end is locked in the closed space 52C. The movable panel 53M, 53
When deploying the M, the arm 60 is projected from the main body 52 (the closed space 52C) and the movable panel 53 is
M, 53M load, and the movable panel 5
When closing 3M and 53M, the arm 60 is attached to the main body 52.
It is designed to be stored within.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a cooker 61 and a container 62F, 62 are provided on the upper surface of the main body 52.
R is attached. The cooker 61 is an IH heater (electromagnetic heater), and is buried in the center of the upper surface of the main body 52 so that the top plate is flush with the surface of the fixed panel 53F. As shown in FIG. 2, an operation unit 61C is provided on one side surface of the closed space 52C in the main body 52.
1C passes through the inside of the closed space 52C to the cooking device 6C.
1 connected. By operating switches (not shown) of the operation unit 61C, the operation of the cooker 61 (switching between operation / stop, heat power adjustment, etc.) is performed. A cord reel (not shown) is provided on the ceiling of the rear section 54R of the accommodation space 54, and the code reel also passes through the inside of the closed space 52C.
1 connected. By opening the fitting 56 of the rear section 54R, drawing out a power cord from the cord reel, and connecting the power cord to an external outlet, the power of the cooking device 61 is drawn in.

The storage boxes 62F and 62R are provided before and after the cooking device 61, respectively. Both bins 62
Each of F and 62R is a horizontally long box-shaped body having an open upper surface, a flange is provided on the outer periphery of the upper edge, and a round bar-shaped handle 62H is provided at the center of the upper surface in the width direction. It is erected. In the fixed panel 53F of the top plate 53,
Openings corresponding to the planar shapes of both storage bins 62F and 62R are provided, respectively. The storage bins 62F and 62R are respectively inserted into the openings so as to be able to freely enter and exit from above, and are locked to the periphery of the openings by the flanges. It is supposed to be. Of both storage compartments 62F and 62R, the rear storage compartment 62R is
A partition plate 62P is provided at the center and the inside is divided into two parts, so that it is a container suitable for storing, for example, a seasoning bottle or the like. On the other hand, the front case 62F
The partition plate is not provided, so that it is a container suitable for storing, for example, a knife, a fork, and the like.
In addition, since both storage bins 62F and 62R have the same outer shape, they can be replaced with each other.

The cooking device 61 and the storage containers 62F, 62
With R, it is possible to cope with simple cooking with the service wagon 51. For example, it is possible to boil hot water with the cooker 61 and put tea in the living room 19 while serving customers. Further, as described above, the cooking device 61 is an IH heater, and the top plate is on the same plane as the surface of the fixed panel 53F. It can also function as a unit. At this time, the movable panels 53M, 53M of the top plate 53 also function as lids of the cooker 61 and the storage boxes 62F, 62R.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, casters 63 are attached to the four corners of the lower surface of the main body 52, so that the service wagon 51 can be freely moved in any direction. It has become.

The casters 63 at the four corners are provided with
4 concealed. The blinds 64 are attached to the main body 52.
And a curtain plate hanging down from the outer peripheral edge of the lower surface of the lower surface, and extending downward enough to leave a slight gap with the floor surface F.

The service wagon 51 is made of the same material as the later-described storage unit 12 except for some components such as the cooker 61, and is finished in harmony with the storage unit 12. Further, the service wagon 51, when the movable panels 53M, 53M are closed, as described below,
It is configured to have a size and a shape that can be accommodated in the accommodating portion 12 with almost a minimum margin. Thereby, the service wagon 51 can be accommodated in the storage portion 12 in a harmonious manner without any incongruity. At this time, it is possible to maintain good appearance without particularly hiding the service wagon 51 with fittings or the like. Can be.

The service wagon 51 has the same finish on the front and rear parts, and
Even if the front part is exposed and stored, or the rear part is exposed and stored, the appearance can be similarly maintained well.

According to the service wagon 51, the main body 52 on which articles can be loaded, the casters 63 for moving the service wagon 51, and the top plate 53 provided on the upper part of the main body 52 and configured to be extendable. And projecting from the main body 52 /
The armature 60 is provided so as to be retractable and supports at least a part of the top plate 53, so that the service wagon 51 can be compactly stored by contracting the top plate 53. Therefore, it is less likely to impair the livability and appearance of the room. On the other hand, the top plate 53
When the service wagon 51 is extended, the service wagon 51 can be suitably used also as a table. Therefore, by using the service wagon 51 as a dual function of the wagon and the table, the space can be saved correspondingly. Can,
Therefore, the livability in the room can be more favorably maintained.

Further, even when the top plate 53 is extended, the top plate 53 is stably supported by the arm bar 60, so that the top plate 53 can be used as a stable table. Further, the three-dimensional image of the entire service wagon 51 is further emphasized by the arms 60, so that the appearance of the service wagon 51 is novel and varied. Furthermore, since the arm 60 is provided in the main body 52 so as to project / retract, the compactness of the service wagon 51 is not impaired, and the service wagon 5 is not damaged.
Further movement is given to the appearance of No. 1 and surprisingness is also obtained.

Further, since the service wagon 51 further includes a cooker 61, it is possible to cope with simple cooking with the service wagon 51, so that food and drink can be more easily prepared. Can be prepared and provided, and cooking can be performed while serving customers on the spot. Also, for example, it is advantageous in terms of handling and storage as compared with a case where a separate cooking device is prepared.

Further, in the service wagon 51, since the casters 63 are further concealed by the blinds 64, it is difficult for the service wagon 51 to feel an image as a wagon. You can use it calmly while feeling like a stable table.

Various changes can be made to the service wagon 51. For example, instead of the top plate 53 being foldable as described above, the top plate 53 may be expanded and contracted by sliding a movable panel, or may be expanded and contracted by attaching and detaching a movable panel.

The structure of the arm bar 60 is not particularly limited. For example, in addition to the above-described slide / projection / retraction from the main body 52, a foldable / projection / removable projection. / It may be stored.

The size, shape, and other configurations of the main body 52 are not particularly limited, and any configuration known in the art can be employed. For example, the main body 52 itself may be foldable, or the main body 52 may be appropriately provided with a handle or the like.

Further, instead of the casters 63, other appropriate moving means such as wheels may be provided.

Further, as the cooker 61, any other cooker such as a coffee maker, an electric pot, a stove, etc. may be provided instead of (or in addition to) the electromagnetic heater as described above. . Further, the cooker 61 may be detachably attached to the service wagon 51.

The structure of the blinds 64 is not particularly limited either. For example, the blinds may be individually arranged corresponding to the plurality of casters 63, respectively. You may make it comprise a flexible material, an elastic material, etc.

The service wagon 51 is configured so as to be suitably accommodated in a storage section 12 described later, but the storage location of the service wagon 51 is not limited to the storage section 12. . In addition, the size, shape, finishing method, and the like of the service wagon 51 can be set according to an arbitrary storage location other than the storage section 12, or independently set without matching a specific storage location. You may do so.

Further, the service wagon 51 includes a top plate 53 provided on an upper portion of a main body 52 and configured to be extendable and contractable, and at least a part of the top plate 53 provided on the main body 52 so as to be able to protrude / retract. Although the provision of the supporting arm 60 and the provision of the cooker 61 are both satisfied, it is also possible to satisfy only one of these requirements.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example of a storage structure suitable for storing the service wagon 51. FIG. In the storage structure shown in FIG. 1, a storage unit 12 is provided on an indoor wall surface 11, and the storage unit 12 includes a plurality of storage sections 13 to 18.

In this specification, the term "indoor wall surface" means a wall surface at an arbitrary part of an indoor room other than a dining room and a kitchen, and includes, for example, a living room (including a living room and a dining room),
It is assumed that the wall includes a living room such as a bedroom, a study, a reception room, and a reception space such as an entrance hall.

The wall surface 11 is a side wall of a straight stair 21 provided along one wall 20 in the living room 19, and its upper end is continuous with the handrail wall 22 of the straight stair 21. are doing.

The storage section 12 is a staircase storage provided beforehand in the space under the stairs of the straight staircase 21. For this reason, the storage portion 12 is formed in a right-angled triangular shape in front view according to the step gradient of the straight staircase 21, and the frame members 23 </ b> S, 23 are respectively arranged along the side edge (vertical side) and the upper end edge (oblique side).
T is provided.

The plurality of storage sections 13 to 18 are respectively
It is a chamber having a box-shaped space of appropriate width, height and depth inside, so that it fits neatly in the right-angled triangular storage section 12 as a whole in a substantially right-angled triangular shape, with some steps. It is arranged to pile up.

The side edge and the lower edge (bottom) of the storage section 12
The first storage section 13 is arranged at the intersection (right angle part) with. The first storage compartment 13 is disposed such that one side surface and the lower surface are located at the side edge and the lower edge of the storage portion 12, respectively. Further, one side surface of the second storage compartment 14 is adjacent to the other side surface of the first storage compartment 13. The first and second storage compartments 1
Numerals 3 and 14 are compartments for storing food and drink or cooking utensils.

In the present specification, “eating or cooking utensils” means utensils used for preparing or providing foods and drinks, for example, refrigerators, freezers and other cold storage devices, electric pots, coffee makers. , A microwave oven, a heating / insulation device such as a stove, and a transportation device such as a service wagon.

The first storage section 13 is, specifically,
It is a refrigerator storage compartment, in which a refrigerator 24 is stored as shown in FIG. The refrigerator 24 is almost standard as a commercially available small refrigerator,
The width, height and depth of the first storage compartment 13 are set to such an extent that the refrigerator 24 can be stored with a minimum necessary margin. A power supply and a ground (not shown) for connection to the refrigerator 24 are provided inside the first storage compartment 13.

The second storage section 14 is, specifically,
It is a wagon storage compartment, 5 service wagons inside
1 is housed. The service wagon 51 is the one shown in FIGS. The width, height and depth of the second storage compartment 14 are set to such an extent that the service wagon 51 can be stored with a minimum necessary margin.

One side surface of the third storage compartment 15 is adjacent to the other side of the second storage compartment 14. The third storage section 15 includes a plurality of storage sections 15, 1
The storage compartment is the second storage compartment from among 6, 17, and 18 from the bottom. The third storage section 15 is divided into upper and lower small sections 15T and 15B by a shelf (fixed type), and a drawer 15E is provided at the upper end. The upper and lower small sections 15T and 15B are open, and can be used for arbitrary purposes such as storage shelves and display shelves.

The first to third storage compartments 13, 14,
15 have the same height.
Rails (not shown) are provided along the upper and lower edges of the front surfaces of the three, fourteen and fifteen. An upper end and a lower end of a fitting 25 are respectively fitted into the upper and lower rails, and the fitting 25 is attached to the first to third storage sections 13, 1, and 2.
The front and rear parts 4 and 15 can be slid left and right to move.

As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of slits 26 are provided on the front side surface of the fitting 25. On the other hand, a panel 28 provided with a plurality of slits 27 is fitted to the back side surface of the fitting 25 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the panel 28 is fitted with a slight gap between the panel 28 and the back surface of the fitting 25, and the slit 27 of the panel 28 is It is arranged so as to be shifted in the left-right direction from the position. Thus, the fitting 25 has air permeability as a whole, and the back side of the fitting 25 is not visible from the slit 26 on the front side. Here, the fitting 25
The same effect as described above can be obtained even if the garlic is provided. However, in the case of litter, there is a tendency that dust easily accumulates and care is troublesome. Therefore, it is preferable to arrange the slits 26 and 27 as described above in this regard.

The fitting 25 is arranged at the front of the first storage compartment 13 to hide the refrigerator 24 in normal times, as shown in FIGS. At this time, since the fitting 25 has air permeability as described above, the heat generated by the refrigerator 24 can be radiated to the outside.

At this time, since the front face of the second storage compartment 14 is open, the internal service wagon 51 is exposed, but the service wagon 51 is neatly stored in the second storage compartment 14. It has a box-like shape and dimensions, and is finished in harmony with the appearance of the entire storage section 12, so that even when the service wagon 51 is exposed, it does not feel uncomfortable and has a good appearance. .

In the example shown here, the height of the service wagon 51 is slightly smaller than the height of the refrigerator 24, and when the service wagon 51 is stored in the second storage section 14, it is slightly larger upward. A gap is formed, and a curtain plate 14T is provided at a portion corresponding to the gap on the front surface of the storage compartment 14.

On the other hand, when using the refrigerator 24,
The fitting 25 is moved to a position in front of the second storage section 14 or the third storage section 15 so that the front surface of the first storage section 13 is opened. In the case where the refrigerator 24 is used and the service wagon 51 is taken in and out, the fitting 25 may be moved to a position in front of the third storage compartment 15.

One side surface of the fourth storage section 16 is adjacent to the other side of the third storage section 15. The height of the fourth storage section 16 is smaller than that of the third storage section 15, and the plurality of storage sections 15, 1
It is the lowermost storage section among 6, 17, and 18. The fourth storage compartment 16 is open and can be used for any purpose.

A fifth storage section 17 is disposed above the first storage section 13. The fifth storage compartment 17
Is the intersection (vertical corner) between the side edge and the upper edge of the storage section 12
It has a slightly elongated shape that extends to the vicinity, and is the uppermost storage section among the plurality of storage sections 15, 16, 17, and 18 that form a step. The fifth storage section 17 has a glass shelf 17P disposed inside so as to be adjustable in height, and a glass door 17D disposed on the front surface, and is suitably used as, for example, a cupboard. I am getting it.

A sixth storage section 18 is arranged on one side of the fifth storage section 17 and above the second storage section 14. The sixth storage compartment 18
The height is smaller than the fifth storage section 17,
The storage section is the second storage section from the top (the third storage section from the bottom) among the plurality of storage sections 15, 16, 17, and 18 that form the step. The sixth storage compartment 18 is open and can be used for any purpose.

The fifth and sixth storage compartments 17 and 18
Spotlights 29, 29 are provided on the ceiling of the camera. As a result, the decorative effects of the fifth and sixth storage sections 17 and 18 are more favorable. In particular, the fifth storage section 17 is excellent in decorative effect even when used as a cupboard. It is also suitable as a display cabinet.

The plurality of storage compartments 15, 16, 17, 1
8, a plurality of right-angled triangular gaps are formed between the stepped portion constituted by 8 and the frame member 23T at the upper end edge of the storage section 12. A right-angled triangular panel is fitted. Of these gaps, a transformer (not shown) is disposed at the top, that is, inside the gap at the apex, and the transformer is provided in the fifth and sixth storage sections 17 and 18. Are connected to the spotlights 29, 29. For this reason, the panel 30 fitted in the gap is detachable so that maintenance (inspection, repair, replacement of parts, etc.) of this portion is possible.

The storage section 12 is provided with the glass door 17D,
Except for some members such as the frame members 23S and 23T, they are made of the same material (in the example shown here, the same type of wood). The finish is in harmony with

In the living room 19 provided with the storage section 12, the refrigerator 2 stored in the storage section 12 is provided.
The food and drink can be easily prepared and provided on the spot by using the service wagon 4 and the service wagon 51, and the trouble of moving to and from the kitchen and transporting the food and drink is unnecessary. The living room 19 has armchairs 31, 3 as shown in FIG.
1 and the service wagon 51
Has a function as a table as described above, so that the service wagon 51 can be used for eating and drinking together with the armchairs 31, 31. As described above, the living room 19 can be suitably used for eating and drinking, and is suitable not only for use by residents but also for customer service.

Further, when serving customers in the living room 19, as described above, it is not necessary to move between the kitchen and transport food and drink. You can also serve customers while preparing and providing food and drinks at the venue.

According to the storage structure, the living room 1
A storage unit 12 is provided on a wall surface 11 of the storage unit 9.
Are the first and second two storage compartments 13, 1 for storing the refrigerator 24 and the service wagon 51, respectively.
4, the refrigerator 24 and the service wagon 51 are stored in the first and second storage compartments 13,
By storing the food in the refrigerator 14 and the service wagon 51, it is possible to easily prepare and provide food and drink on the spot as described above. Few.

Further, since the storage section 12 is a staircase storage disposed in the space under the stairs of the straight staircase 21, the space under the stairs is effectively used, and the storage section is correspondingly used. 12 rarely impairs the livability and appearance of the living room 19. Also, the plurality of storage sections 13 to 18 are arranged stepwise in accordance with the gradient of the stairs, and are arranged so as to fit neatly in the space under the stairs.

The storage structure shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
Various changes can be made. For example, the storage structure includes not only a living room and a living dining room, but also any other living room (excluding a dining room and a kitchen) such as a bedroom, a study, and a reception space such as a reception room and an entrance hall. It can also be applied to any part indoors. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the above storage structure is applied to an entrance hall. In the example shown in the figure, a chair 33 is arranged in an entrance hall 32 having a slightly large space so that a simple customer service is possible. A storage section 35 is provided on a wall surface 34 in the entrance hall 32. The storage section 35 stores the refrigerator 24 and the service wagon 51, respectively, as in the case of the storage section 12 shown in FIGS. And two storage compartments 36 and 37 for storing. However, in the example shown here, the storage section 35 is not stored under the stairs.

The storage unit 1 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
As in the example shown in FIG. 9 above, the storage section similar to 2 can be disposed on any wall portion other than the space under the stairs,
The size, shape, and the like of the storage section 12 can be arbitrarily set according to the plan.

The number of storage compartments for accommodating food and drink or cooking utensils is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately increased or decreased as necessary, and the type of the storage compartment is appropriately set as necessary. be able to. For example, in addition to (or instead of at least one of) the refrigerator storage compartment and the wagon storage compartment, a storage compartment for storing various other appliances such as an electric pot, a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and the like is provided. You may.

[0077]

As described above, according to the service wagon of the first aspect of the present invention, a main body on which articles can be loaded, casters for moving the service wagon, and an upper part of the main body. It is provided with a top plate that is provided and configured to be extendable and contractable, and a brace that is provided so as to protrude / retract from the main body and supports at least a part of the top plate. By doing so, the service wagon can be stored compactly, and therefore, it is less likely to impair the livability and appearance of the room. On the other hand, when the top plate is extended, the service wagon can be suitably used as a table, so that the service wagon can be used as both a wagon and a table, thereby saving space. Therefore, it is possible to further maintain the livability in the room.

Further, the arm bar is stably supported even when the top board is extended, so that the service wagon can be used stably. In addition, the three-dimensional image of the entire service wagon is further emphasized by the arms so that the appearance of the service wagon is novel and varied. Furthermore, since the arm bar is provided on the main body so as to be able to protrude / retract, the compactness of the service wagon is not impaired, and the appearance of the service wagon is given further movement to obtain unexpectedness. Can be

Further, according to the service wagon of the second aspect of the present invention, the service wagon is provided with a main body on which articles can be loaded, casters for moving the wagon, and a cooker. With the cooking device, it is possible to cope with simple cooking with a service wagon.
Therefore, compared to the case where a cooker is carried in or installed separately from the service wagon, food and drink are more easily prepared,
It is also advantageous in terms of handling and storage of the cooker itself.

In addition, according to the service wagon of the third aspect of the present invention, since the casters are concealed by the blinds, the image of the service wagon as a wagon is hardly perceived. Therefore, the service wagon can be used calmly while feeling like a stable table.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a service wagon according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the service wagon of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the service wagon (unfolded state) of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the service wagon of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an example of a storage structure in which the service wagon of FIG. 1 is stored.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the storage structure of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a rear view showing a fitting provided in the storage unit of FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a transverse sectional view of the fitting of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing another example of the storage structure in which the service wagon of FIG. 1 is stored.

[Explanation of symbols]

 51 Service wagon 53 Top plate 53M, 53M Movable panel (part of top plate) 60 Arm tree 61 Cooker

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A wagon for carrying or providing articles, a main body on which articles can be loaded, casters for moving the wagon, and provided on an upper portion of the main body so as to be expandable and contractable. A service wagon, comprising: a top plate; and a brace provided on the main body so as to project / retract and support at least a part of the top plate. 2. A service wagon for transporting or providing articles, comprising: a main body on which articles can be loaded; casters for moving the wagon; and a cooker. . 3. The service wagon according to claim 1, wherein the casters are concealed by blinders.