JP2008062963A - Storing width variable type plate material storing frame - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storing width variable type plate material storing frame which can be simply maintained and can keep the storing width adjustable over a wide range. <P>SOLUTION: The storing width variable type plate material storing frame 1 is equipped with a fixed side plate 30 and a movable side plate 40 vertically arranged between a top plate 20 and a bottom plate 10, and a moving mechanism 50 for moving a movable side plate 40. The moving mechanism 50 has flexibility, and a plurality of teeth are formed at intervals each other along its longitudinal direction, and flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B whose one end is fixed on the movable side plate 40 and other end is a free end, and gears 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B gearing into respective teeth formed on the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B and rotating, are provided. The flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B are made to gear into the gears 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B to move the movable side plate 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a variable storage width type plate material storage frame for storing a plate material, and includes a fixed side plate and a movable side plate that are arranged substantially vertically between a pair of plate materials arranged opposite to each other with a space therebetween. The present invention relates to a variable storage width plate material storage frame that adjusts the distance between the movable side plate and the fixed side plate by moving the side plate relative to the fixed side plate and changes the storage width.

  Conventionally, for example, various storage frames (rack) for storing a plate material typified by a substrate of an electronic / electrical device have been proposed. In these storage frames, fixed side plates and movable side plates arranged upright between the top plate and the bottom plate so that plate materials with various widths can be stored in one type of storage frame. The movable side plate is configured to move so as to face the fixed side plate, and the storage width can be changed by moving the movable side plate according to the width of the plate material to be stored.

  As such a storage width variable plate material storage frame capable of changing the storage width, for example, two upstanding side plates are provided facing each other between a top plate and a bottom plate provided at a predetermined interval. A rack in which one side is a fixed side plate and the other side is a movable side plate, and at least one pinion gear interlocking with each other is rotatably provided near the four corners of the movable side plate, and meshes with all the pinion gears. Is provided on the inner surface of the top plate and the bottom plate so as to be perpendicular to the fixed side plate. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a fixed side plate and a movable side plate are erected in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped frame, and a pair of winding transmissions on both sides that can be synchronously driven via a gear mechanism that moves the movable side plate is provided in the frame. The upper and lower winding transmission mechanisms are synchronously driven via respective shafts, and the storage width variable plate material storage frame provided with a required locking device is also provided. It has been introduced. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

  In addition, a pair of guide rails are provided on each of the top plate and the bottom plate, and a ceiling connected to a wire wound in a substantially U shape so that the movable side plate can move along the guide rails while maintaining a fixed posture. In addition to the plate-side synchronous movement mechanism and the bottom plate-side synchronous movement mechanism, there is also introduced a variable storage width type plate material storage frame provided with a vertical synchronization movement mechanism so that the top plate and the bottom plate can move synchronously. (For example, refer to Patent Document 3).

  Furthermore, the only rotating shaft that is rotatably supported in the housing, the first sprocket provided in the first portion of the rotating shaft, and the first sprocket engaged with the first sprocket. A first sprocket group composed of a chain, a plurality of sprockets meshed with the first chain, a second sprocket provided in a second portion of the rotating shaft, and meshed with the second sprocket Second sprocket, a second sprocket group composed of a plurality of sprockets meshed with the second chain, a first fixed side plate fixed to the side of the housing, and the other side of the housing A second fixed side plate fixed to the section, and the second fixed side plate disposed between the second fixed side plate and the first fixed side plate, and sent in the first direction of the first chain at two positions on the end surface thereof. Connected to the portion and the second end at two locations on the other end face. A first movable side plate connected to a portion of the chain that feeds in the first direction, and the first movable side plate disposed between the first movable side plate and the second fixed side plate at two locations on the end face thereof. A second movable side plate connected to the second direction of the chain and connected to the second direction of the second chain at two locations on the other end face connected to the second direction of the chain. By moving the one movable side plate or the second movable side plate along with the chain along the first or second chain, the distance between the first fixed side plate and the first movable side plate, A variable storage width plate material storage frame is also introduced in which the distance between the second fixed side plate and the second movable side plate is simultaneously changed and set to the same length. (For example, refer to Patent Document 4).

Further, the top plate and the bottom plate are divided into a fixed portion on the fixed side plate side and a folded portion on the movable side plate side, and the top plate and the bottom plate are opposed to each other from the vicinity of the corner of the folded portion to the fixed portion. An elongated hole is formed at a position, and a movable support column that is rotatable about the axis is disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate. Both ends of the movable support column are inserted into the elongated hole and are opposed to the elongated hole. Between the inclined stepped portion and the long hole, an inclined washer having an inclined surface having substantially the same inclination angle as that of the inclined stepped portion on the surface facing the inclined stepped portion. There is also introduced a variable storage width type plate material storage frame that can be moved along a long hole with a constant inclination direction, and can be folded and unfolded with a single touch. (For example, refer to Patent Document 5).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-29595 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-863 JP 2002-167007 A JP 2006-16096 A JP-A-8-337284

  In the conventional storage width variable plate material storage frame described above, a guide rail for moving the movable side plate and a long hole serving as a guide rail extend along the direction in which the movable side plate of the top plate and the bottom plate moves. It has an installed configuration. Since the guide rail and the long hole portion are more likely to collect foreign matters such as dust and dust and are difficult to remove compared to the flat portions of the top plate and the bottom plate, there is a possibility that maintenance is troublesome. Moreover, since the said guide rail and a long hole are being fixed to the top plate and the bottom plate, the length cannot be changed arbitrarily.

  In addition, the storage width variable type plate material storage frame described in Patent Document 5 described above can improve the space efficiency when the plate material is not stored by folding the folding portion with respect to the fixed portion of the top plate and the bottom plate. However, since the long hole for moving the movable side plate is formed across the fixed part and the folded part, when the fixed part and the folded part are on the same plane, there is a gap in the connecting part of the long hole. There is a risk of rattling or the like. Therefore, when the movable side plate is moved from the folded portion to the fixed portion, it is expected that the movable side plate cannot be smoothly moved because the movable side plate is caught by the connecting portion.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a variable storage width plate material storage frame that can easily perform maintenance and can adjust the storage width over a wide range.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a top plate and a bottom plate that are arranged to face each other at a predetermined interval, a fixed side plate that is arranged upright between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the top plate and the bottom plate. A movable storage plate that is arranged upright between the movable side plate and is movable to face the fixed side plate, and a moving mechanism that moves the movable side plate. Is made of a belt-like body having a plurality of teeth spaced apart from each other along its longitudinal direction, one end being fixed to the movable side plate and the other end being a free end. A flexible rack member, and a gear that meshes with and rotates with each tooth formed on the flexible rack member, the flexible rack member meshing with the gear, Adjusting the relative position to the flexible rack member There is provided a storage width adjustable board storage frame for moving the movable side plate.

  According to the storage width variable plate material storage frame having this configuration, one end of the flexible rack member, which is a component of the moving mechanism that moves the movable side plate, is fixed to the movable side plate, and the other end. Is the free end and is not fixed to the top and bottom plates. Therefore, the meshing between the flexible rack member and the gear for moving the movable side plate is performed regardless of the state of the top plate or the bottom plate. For this reason, since the flexible rack member and the gear can always be meshed stably, the movable side plate can be moved smoothly. Further, the top plate and the bottom plate can be easily cleaned, and the flexible rack member itself can be easily cleaned.

  In addition, the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention has the four flexible rack members, and one end of each of the flexible rack members is fixed near the four corners of the movable side plate. The gears meshed with the teeth formed on the flexible rack member fixed to the top plate side of the movable side plate, and the teeth formed on the flexible rack member fixed to the bottom plate side of the movable side plate It can also be configured to rotate in conjunction with the meshing gear. By comprising in this way, in addition to the said advantage, the drive mechanism for rotating a gearwheel can be simplified, and it can concentrate on the stationary-side board side. Further, the movable side plate can be translated in a more stable state with respect to the fixed side plate.

  In this configuration, the four gears may be provided, and each of the gears may be disposed in the vicinity of the fixed side plate side corners of the top plate and the bottom plate. In this case, the gear disposed near one corner on the fixed side plate side of the top plate rotates in conjunction with the gear disposed near the other corner on the fixed side plate side of the top plate. The gear disposed in the vicinity of one corner of the bottom plate on the fixed side plate side is configured to rotate in conjunction with the gear disposed in the vicinity of the other corner of the bottom plate on the fixed side plate side. You can also.

  In the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention, a support rail that movably supports the flexible rack member can be disposed on the top plate and the bottom plate. With this configuration, when the flexible rack member meshes with the gear and moves the movable side plate, the flexible rack member moves while being supported by the support rail. In addition to the above advantages, the flexible rack member and the gear can be engaged with each other in a more stable state. Therefore, the movable side plate can be translated in a more stable state with respect to the fixed side plate.

  In the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention, the top plate and the bottom plate are divided into the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side, and the movable side plate side is refracted (folded) with respect to the fixed side plate side. It is also possible to have a connected configuration. With this configuration, when the plate material is not stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame, or when a plate material having a width narrower than the length from the fixed side plate to the bent position is stored, the movable side plate is The top plate and the bottom plate can be bent by moving the fixed plate from the bending position of the top plate and the bottom plate. For this reason, the storage space of the storage width variable plate material storage frame can be reduced, and space saving can be achieved.

  Here, when the plate material having a width wider than the length from the fixed side plate to the bending position is stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention, the top plate and the bottom plate are bent. However, at this time, the flexible rack member that is a component of the moving mechanism that moves the movable side plate is not fixed to the top plate and the bottom plate. Even if the top plate or the bottom plate is misaligned or rattled at the bent position, the misalignment or rattle or the like hardly affects the meshing between the flexible rack member and the gear. Therefore, the movable side plate can pass (move) smoothly and stably through the bent position.

  In the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention, the top plate and the bottom plate are divided into the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side, and one of the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side moves forward and backward. It is also possible to insert it in a possible manner (in a so-called “nested shape”) and to change the width of the top plate and the bottom plate by the forward and backward movement. By comprising in this way, the width | variety (length) of a top plate and a baseplate can be lengthened according to the width | variety of the board | plate material to accommodate. Further, when the plate material is not stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame, the width (length) of the top plate and the bottom plate can be reduced to the minimum. For this reason, the storage space of the storage width variable plate material storage frame can be reduced, and space saving can be achieved. Also in this case, since the flexible rack member, which is a component of the moving mechanism that moves the movable side plate, is not fixed to the top plate and the bottom plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are displaced, rattled, stepped, etc. Even so, there is almost no adverse effect on the meshing between the flexible rack member and the gear. In this configuration, the forward / backward movement can be performed in conjunction with the movement of the movable side plate.

  In addition, the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention has flexibility, and a plurality of teeth similar to those of the flexible rack member are formed along the longitudinal direction thereof. A flexible connecting rack member that can be connected to the free end of the flexible rack member can also be provided. By doing in this way, the distance of a fixed side plate and a movable side plate can also be taken long.

  In the storage width variable plate material storage frame according to the present invention, one end of the flexible rack member is fixed to the movable side plate, the other end is a free end, and is not fixed to the top plate and the bottom plate. The engagement between the flexible rack member and the gears for moving the movable side plate is performed regardless of the state of the top plate or the bottom plate. Therefore, since the flexible rack member and the gear can always be meshed stably, the movable side plate can be moved smoothly. Further, the top plate and the bottom plate can be easily cleaned, and the flexible rack member itself can be easily cleaned. As a result, it is possible to provide a variable storage width plate material storage frame that can be easily maintained and that can be adjusted over a wide range.

  Next, a variable storage width type plate material storage frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment described below is the illustration for demonstrating this invention, and this invention is not limited only to these embodiment. Therefore, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist thereof.

  1 is a perspective view of a storage width variable plate material storage frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the top plate and bottom plate of the storage width variable plate material storage frame shown in FIG. 1 are folded. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the storage width variable plate material storage frame is seen so that a moving mechanism for moving the movable side plate of the storage width variable plate material storage frame shown in FIG. 1 can be seen. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the storage width variable plate material storage frame is seen so that the moving mechanism of the storage width variable plate material storage frame shown in FIG. 2 can be seen, and the top plate and the bottom plate are folded. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a part of the moving mechanism of the storage width variable plate material storage frame shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is taken along the line AA shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line BB shown in FIG. Figure 8 showing a part of the mechanism is a sectional view taken along line C-C shown in FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a part of a moving mechanism.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 according to the present embodiment includes a bottom plate 10 and a top plate 20 that are arranged to face each other at a predetermined interval, and the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20. A fixed side plate 30 arranged upright between the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20, and a movable side plate 40 facing the fixed side plate 30 and movable parallel to the fixed side plate 30. The moving mechanism 50 is configured to move the movable side plate 40.

  The bottom plate 10 has a substantially plate-like first bottom plate 10A in which a space for storing a part of the moving mechanism 50 described in detail later is formed, and a space for storing a part of the moving mechanism 50 therein. And a hinge 11 that foldably connects the first bottom plate 10A and the second bottom plate 10B to each other. That is, the bottom plate 10 is divided into a first bottom plate 10A and a second bottom plate 10B, and the second bottom plate 10B can be bent with respect to the first bottom plate 10A.

  In the first bottom plate 10A, convex portions 11A and 11B constituting a part of the hinge 11 are formed on both sides of the end surface 12 located on the second bottom plate 10B side. Further, when the bottom plate 10 is not folded on both sides of the end surface 17 located on the first bottom plate 10A side of the second bottom plate 10B, a part of the hinge 11 is placed at a position where the convex portions 11A and 11B are adjacent to each other. Constructing convex portions 11C and 11D are formed. And the hinge 11 is formed by connecting the convex part 11A and the convex part 11C, and the convex part 11B and the convex part 11D with the connection bar 11E. The end surface 12 of the first bottom plate 10A, on the convex portion 11B side of the convex portion 11A, and the convex portion 11A side of the convex portion 11B, when the bottom plate 10 is not folded, the convex portion of the second bottom plate 10B Storage holes 13A and 13B for storing 11C and 11D, respectively, are formed adjacent to each other. Further, when the bottom plate 10 is not folded on the end surface 17 of the second bottom plate 10B on the convex portion 11D side of the convex portion 11C and the convex portion 11C side of the convex portion 11D, the first bottom plate 10A Storage holes (not shown: storage holes similar to the storage holes 28A and 29B, which will be described in detail later) in which the convex portions 11A and 11B are stored are respectively formed adjacent to each other.

  In addition, the first guide holes 14A and 14B that penetrate downward toward the upper surface of the first bottom plate 10A and extend toward the second bottom plate 10B and pass through the second bottom plate 10B are spaced apart from each other. Are formed in parallel. On the other hand, on the upper surface of the second bottom plate 10B, second guide holes 15A and 15B that penetrate downward and extend toward the first bottom plate 10A and pass through the first bottom plate 10A are spaced apart from each other. Are formed in parallel. The second guide holes 15A and 15B are formed on the same straight line as the first guide holes 14A and 14B, respectively, when the bottom plate 10 is not folded. Then, the first guide hole 14A and the second guide hole 15A communicate with each other to form a guide hole 16A that guides the movement of the movable side plate 40, and the first guide hole 14B and the second guide hole 15B are formed. By communicating, a guide hole 16B that guides the movement of the movable side plate 40 is formed.

  The top plate 20 has the same configuration as the bottom plate 10 and is disposed with the top and bottom of the bottom plate 10 reversed. That is, the top plate 20 has a substantially plate-shaped first top plate 20A in which a space for storing a part of the moving mechanism 50 described in detail later is formed, and a part of the moving mechanism 50 therein. And a hinge 21 for connecting the first top plate 20A and the second top plate 20B in a foldable manner. That is, the top plate 20 is divided into a first top plate 20A and a second top plate 20B, and the second top plate 20B can be bent with respect to the first top plate 20A. .

  Convex portions 21A and 21B similar to the convex portions 11A and 11B are formed on both sides of the end surface 22 located on the second top plate 20B side of the first top plate 20A, and storage similar to the storage holes 13A and 13B is formed. Holes 23A and 23B are formed. Further, convex portions 21C and 21D similar to the convex portions 11C and 11D are formed on both sides of the end surface 27 located on the first top plate 20A side of the second top plate 20B, and the convex portion 21D of the convex portion 21C. On the side and the convex portion 21C side of the convex portion 21D, when the top plate 20 is not folded, storage holes 28A and 28B for accommodating the convex portions 11A and 21B, respectively, are formed adjacent to each other. And the hinge 21 is formed by connecting the convex part 21A and the convex part 21C, and the convex part 21B and the convex part 21D with the connection bar 21E.

  Further, first guide holes 24A and 24B similar to the first guide holes 14A and 14B are formed on the lower surface of the first top plate 20A, and the first guide holes 24A and 24B are formed on the lower surface of the second top plate 20B. Second guide holes 25A and 25B similar to the two guide holes 15A and 15B are formed, respectively. Then, the first guide hole 24A and the second guide hole 25A communicate with each other to form a guide hole 26A that guides the movement of the movable side plate 40, and the first guide hole 24B and the second guide hole 25B are formed. By communicating, a guide hole 26B for guiding the movement of the movable side plate 40 is formed.

  The fixed side plate 30 is erected on the end of the first bottom plate 10A opposite to the second bottom plate 10B. The fixed side plate 30 includes a bottom plate side fixed side plate 30A disposed on the first bottom plate 10A side and a top plate side fixed side plate 30B disposed on the first top plate 20A side. The bottom plate side fixed side plate 30A and the top plate side fixed side plate 30B have the same shape, and horizontally extending parallel grooves 31 that support a plate material (not shown) stored in the variable storage width plate material storage frame 1 are provided in the vertical direction. A plurality are arranged side by side.

  The movable side plate 40 includes a bottom plate side fixed side plate 40A disposed on the bottom plate 10 side, a top plate side fixed side plate 40B disposed on the top plate 20 side, a bottom plate side fixed side plate 40A, and a top plate side fixed side plate 40B. Two support columns 45A and 45B supporting the back surface are provided. The bottom plate side fixed side plate 40A and the top plate side fixed side plate 40B have the same shape, and horizontally extending parallel grooves 41 for supporting a plate material (not shown) stored in the variable storage width plate material storage frame 1 are provided in the vertical direction. A plurality are arranged side by side. Each of the parallel grooves 41 has the same height as each of the parallel grooves 31 facing the parallel grooves 41, and the end of the plate material is supported by each of the parallel grooves 31 and the parallel groove 41 facing the parallel grooves 31. Thus, the plate material is stored horizontally.

  The lower ends of the support columns 45A and 45B extend downward, and the extended portions 42A and 42B are movably inserted into the guide holes 16A and 16B, respectively. The upper ends of the support pillars 45A and 45B extend upward, and the extended portions 43A and 43B are inserted into the guide holes 26A and 26B so as to be movable. Then, the extending portions 42A and 43A of the support column 45A move along the guide holes 16A and 26A, and the extension portions 42B and 43B of the support column 45B move along the guide holes 16B and 26B. 40 moves forward and backward with respect to the fixed side plate 30.

  The moving mechanism 50 includes a bottom plate side moving mechanism 51 disposed in the internal space of the first bottom plate 10A, a top plate side moving mechanism 52 disposed in the internal space of the first top plate 20A, and a bottom plate side moving. It comprises vertical interlocking shafts 53A and 53B that connect and interlock the mechanism 51 and the top plate side moving mechanism 52.

  The bottom plate side moving mechanism 51 is disposed inside the first bottom plate 10A and near one corner on the fixed side plate 30 side, and rotates with the vertical interlocking shaft 53A as a rotation axis, and a gear 61A. A gear 62A that rotates in mesh with one another, a flexible rack member 63A that has one end fixed to the extending portion 42A of the movable side plate 40, and the other end meshed with the gear 61A, and the inside of the first bottom plate 10A. The gear 61B is disposed near the other corner on the fixed side plate 30 side, rotates around the vertical interlocking shaft 53B as a rotation axis, the gear 62B rotates in mesh with the gear 61B, and one end extends from the movable side plate 40. A flexible rack member 63B fixed to the protruding portion 42B and having the other end meshing with the gear 61B, a rotating shaft of the gears 62A and 62B, and a horizontal interlocking shaft 64 that connects and interlocks the gear 62A and the gear 62B. Have .

  The flexible rack members 63A and 63B are made of a belt-like body having flexibility and formed with a plurality of teeth 69A and 69B spaced from each other along the longitudinal direction thereof. These teeth 69A and 69B mesh with the teeth formed on the gears 61A and 61B. When the gears 61A and 61B rotate, the flexible rack members 63A and 63B move, so that the movable side plate 40 moves. It is supposed to be.

  Support rails 65A and 65B for supporting the flexible rack members 63A and 63B are provided on both sides of the first bottom plate 10A and the second bottom plate 10B and substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the movable side plate 40 moves. Each of the movable side plates 40 is disposed along the moving direction. Further, in the first bottom plate 10A, in the vicinity of the outside of the gears 61A and 61B, arc-shaped support rails that support the flexible rack members 63A and 63B that move along the outer periphery of the gears 61A and 61B. 68A and 68B are respectively disposed.

  The top plate side moving mechanism 52 has a configuration in which the top and bottom of the bottom plate side moving mechanism 51 are reversed. That is, the gear 71A is disposed inside the first top plate 20A and in the vicinity of one corner on the fixed side plate 30 side, and rotates with the vertical interlocking shaft 53A as the rotation axis, and meshed with the gear 71A. A rotating gear 72A, a flexible rack member 73A having one end fixed to the extending portion 43A of the movable side plate 40 and the other end meshing with the gear 71A, and the inside of the first top plate 20A, the fixed side plate A gear 71B that is disposed near the other corner on the 30 side and rotates with the vertical interlocking shaft 53B as a rotation axis, a gear 72B that rotates while meshing with the gear 71B, and one end of the extending portion 43B of the movable side plate 40 A flexible rack member 73B that is fixed to the other end and meshes with the gear 71B, a rotation shaft of the gears 72A and 72B, and a horizontal interlocking shaft 74 that links and interlocks the gears 72A and 72B. .

  The flexible rack members 73A and 73B are made of a belt-like body having flexibility and formed with a plurality of teeth 79A and 79B spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction thereof. These teeth 79A and 79B mesh with the teeth formed on the gears 71A and 71B. When the gears 71A and 71B rotate, the flexible rack members 73A and 73B move, so that the movable side plate 40 moves. It is supposed to be.

  Support rails 75A and 75B for supporting the flexible rack members 73A and 73B are provided inside the first top plate 20A and the second top plate 20B and on both sides substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the movable side plate 40 moves. Are arranged along the moving direction of the movable side plate 40. Further, inside the first top plate 20A, in the vicinity of the outside of the gears 71A and 71B, an arcuate support that supports the flexible rack members 73A and 73B that move along the outer periphery of the gears 71A and 71B. Rails 78A and 78B are provided.

  In the moving mechanism 50 having this configuration, the gear 61A and the gear 71A rotate in conjunction with each other via the vertical interlocking shaft 53A, and the gear 61B and the gear 71B rotate in conjunction with each other via the vertical interlocking shaft 53B. A gear 62A that rotates in mesh with the gear 61A and a gear 62B that rotates in mesh with the gear 61B rotate in conjunction with each other via the horizontal interlocking shaft 64, and rotate in mesh with the gear 71A. And the gear 72 </ b> B that rotates in mesh with the gear 71 </ b> B rotate in conjunction with each other via the horizontal interlocking shaft 74. Therefore, a total of eight gears 61A, 61B, 62A, 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A, and 72B rotate in the same manner in conjunction with each other, and therefore move when the gears 61A, 61B, 71A, and 71B rotate. The flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B to be moved also move in the same state. Therefore, the movable side plate 40 can be accurately moved in parallel without shifting up, down, left and right.

  Next, a specific operation of the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, when a plate material (not shown) is stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1, one end of the plate material is inserted into an arbitrary parallel groove 31 of the fixed side plate 30, and the other end is a parallel formed on the movable side plate 40. The movable side plate 40 is moved so as to be inserted into the parallel groove 41 having the same height as the groove 31, and the distance between the fixed side plate 30 and the movable side plate 40 is adjusted so as to match the width of the plate material. At this time, the movable side plate 40 moves by being pushed toward the fixed side plate 30 by the user. Specifically, when the movable side plate 40 moves toward the fixed side plate 30, the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A, and 73B are pushed toward the fixed side plate 30, thereby the gears 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B rotate. At this time, each of the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B includes support rails 65A, 65B, 75A and 75B, and arc-shaped support rails 68A, 68B, 78A and 78B. Therefore, the meshing between the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B and the gears 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B can be performed in a more stable state. By this operation, the eight gears 61A, 61B, 62A, 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A and 72B rotate in conjunction with each other, and the movable side plate 40 moves in parallel so as to approach the fixed side plate 30 without shifting vertically and horizontally. Moving. In this way, the distance between the fixed side plate 30 and the movable side plate 40 is adjusted so as to match the width of the plate material, and the plate material is supported by the fixed side plate 30 and the movable side plate 40 and the storage width variable type plate material storage frame. 1 is stored. Further, when the plate material is further stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 whose width is adjusted, the parallel groove 31 in which the plate material is not disposed and the parallel groove 41 having the same height as the parallel groove 31 are provided. What is necessary is just to insert the both ends of a board | plate material.

  At this time, the movable side plate 40 is located between the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B, and supports the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B. Therefore, the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20 are not folded and maintain a flat shape. When the plate material is stored, the position of the movable side plate 40 is fixed by a stopper or the like (not shown).

  On the other hand, when storing or carrying the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 that does not store a plate material, the moving mechanism 50 is pushed by pushing the movable side plate 40 so that the movable side plate 40 is closer to the fixed side plate 30. Performs the same operation as described above, and brings the movable side plate 40 close to the fixed side plate 30 as shown in FIGS. At this time, since the movable side plate 40 is located between the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A, the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B are not supported by the movable side plate 40. Thus, the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A can be folded via the hinges 11 and 21.

  A plate material having a width narrower than the distance from the fixed side plate 30 to the boundary line (bending position of the bottom plate 10) between the first bottom plate 10A and the second bottom plate 10B is stored in the storage width variable plate storage frame 1. When doing so, the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20 may be folded in the same manner as described above to store the plate material. If a plate material is stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 in such a state, space saving can be achieved even when the plate material is stored.

  Thus, in the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 according to the present embodiment, the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20 can be folded. Further, when the movable side plate 40 is brought close to the fixed side plate 30, the moving mechanism 50 can be concentrated on the end portions of the first bottom plate 10 </ b> A and the first top plate 20 </ b> A on the fixed side plate side. Accordingly, the storage space can be reduced and space saving can be achieved. It is also convenient to carry.

  Next, when the plate material is stored in the storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 stored or carried with the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20 folded, the movable side plate 40 can be moved away from the fixed side plate 30. That's fine. At this time, when the movable side plate 40 moves (moves) from the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A to the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B, the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 10B. Folding of the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B via the hinges 11 and 21 so that the second top plate 20B is flush with the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A At this time, the movable side plate 40 is moved by meshing the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A and 73B with the gears 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B. The state of the top plate 20 hardly affects the meshing. Therefore, the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A, and 73B and the gears 61A, 61B, 71A, and 71B can always be meshed stably, and the movable side plate 40 can be moved smoothly. . Further, since the components of the moving mechanism 50 are not exposed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 10 and the lower surface of the top plate 20, the upper surface of the bottom plate 10 and the lower surface of the top plate 20 are easy to clean and the moving mechanism 50 is not easily contaminated. There is also an advantage.

  In the present embodiment, the case of achieving space saving by folding the bottom plate 10 and the top plate 20 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. The second bottom plate 10B is inserted into the inner space of 10A so that it can be inserted and removed (movable forward and backward), and the second top plate 20B is inserted into the inner space of the first top plate 20A so that it can be inserted and removed. You may comprise so that the width | variety (length) of the baseplate 10 and the baseplate 20 may be changed by making it insert.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B are formed in a substantially T shape in plan view, and the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B are substantially T-shaped. The portion corresponding to the vertical line portion of the character (the portion whose length in the direction substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the movable side plate 40 is short) can be taken in and out of the internal space of the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A. You may comprise so that the width | variety (length) of the baseplate 10 and the baseplate 20 may be changed by making it insert in a nested form (it can move forward and backward).

  In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the advancing and retreating movement of the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B with respect to the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A is performed in conjunction with the movement of the movable side plate 40. You may go without being interlocked. In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 10, the forward / backward movement of the second bottom plate 10B and the second top plate 20B relative to the first bottom plate 10A and the first top plate 20A is performed in conjunction with the movement of the movable side plate 40. Is called.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the eight gears 61A, 61B, 62A, 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A and 72B are interlocked with each other as the moving mechanism 50 has been described. The gears 61A, 62B, 72A and 72B, and the horizontal interlocking shafts 64 and 74 are not disposed, but the gears 61A and 71A are interlocked via the vertical interlocking shaft 53A, and the gears 61B are interlocked via the vertical interlocking shaft 53B. A configuration in which the gear 71B is interlocked may be employed. Further, the gears 62A and 62B and the gear 61B are linked via the horizontal linkage shaft 64 without the vertical linkage shafts 53A and 53B, and the gears 72A and 72B and the horizontal linkage shaft 74 are linked. A configuration in which 71A and gear 71B are interlocked may be employed. Furthermore, each gear 61A, 61B, 71A and 71B may be rotated independently without providing the gears 62A, 62B, 72A and 72B and the horizontal interlocking shafts 64 and 74.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the movable side plate 40 is moved by the moving mechanism 50 by pushing the movable side plate 40 in the direction in which the movable side plate 40 is desired to move is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A and 72B rotate in conjunction with each other, any one of these gears 61A, 61B, 62A, 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A and 72B is arbitrarily rotated. Thus, the movable side plate 40 may be moved. In this case, the gear to be rotated may be manually rotated or electrically rotated. Further, instead of the moving mechanism using gears, a moving mechanism using a timing belt or the like may be provided.

  Further, instead of the moving mechanism 50, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the bottom plate side moving mechanism 151 disposed in the internal space of the first bottom plate 10A and the internal space of the first top plate 20A are arranged. You may employ | adopt the moving mechanism 150 provided with the vertical interlocking shaft 153 which connects the top plate side moving mechanism 152 provided, the bottom plate side moving mechanism 151, and the top plate side moving mechanism 152, and interlock | cooperates. Specifically, the bottom plate side moving mechanism 151 includes a gear 161 disposed on the first bottom plate 10 </ b> A, a flexible member whose one end is fixed to the extending portion 42 </ b> A of the movable side plate 40 and the other end meshes with the gear 161. 163 </ b> A, and a flexible rack member 163 </ b> B having one end fixed to the extending portion 42 </ b> B of the movable side plate 40 and the other end meshing with the gear 161. The top plate side moving mechanism 152 includes a gear 171 disposed on the first top plate 20A, a flexible rack member whose one end is fixed to the extending portion 43A of the movable side plate 40 and the other end meshes with the gear 171. 173A, and a flexible rack member 173B having one end fixed to the extending portion 43B of the movable side plate 40 and the other end meshing with the gear 171. The vertical interlocking shaft 153 has a configuration in which the gear 161 and the gear 171 are connected and interlocked to rotate them. Note that support rails 165A and 165B for supporting the flexible rack members 163A and 163B are formed inside the lower surface 110A and the upper surface 110B of the first bottom plate 10A, respectively. Further, support rails 175A and 175B for supporting the flexible rack members 173A and 173B are formed on the inner side of the lower surface 210A and the upper surface 210B of the first top plate 20A. The storage width variable plate material storage frame 1 provided with the moving mechanism 150 shown in FIG. 11 also has a basic operation for moving the movable side plate 40 as in the above-described embodiment.

  In addition, the flexible rack members 63A, 63B, 73A, 73B, 163A, 163B, 173A, and 173B have flexible shapes for connection having an arbitrary length and the same shape as these. A rack member may be further provided. In this way, the distance between the fixed side plate 30 and the movable side plate 40 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the fixed side plate 30 is composed of the bottom plate side fixed side plate 30A and the top plate side fixed side plate 30B, and the movable side plate 40 is composed of the bottom plate side fixed side plate 40A and the top plate side fixed side plate 40B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the fixed side plate 30 and the movable side plate 40 may be composed of three or more side plates, or may be composed of one side plate.

It is a perspective view of the storage width variable plate | board material storage frame concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which folded the top plate and bottom plate of the storage width variable board | plate material storage frame shown in FIG. It is a perspective view shown in the state which permeate | transmitted a part of variable-storage-type board | plate storage frame so that the movement mechanism which moves the movable side plate of the variable-storage-type board | plate storage frame shown in FIG. 1 can be seen. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the storage width variable plate material storage frame is transmitted so that the moving mechanism of the storage width variable plate material storage frame shown in FIG. 2 can be seen, and is a folded portion of the top plate and the bottom plate It is a figure which abbreviate | omits and shows. It is a perspective view which shows a part of moving mechanism of the storage width variable board | plate storage frame shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the AA shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along the BB line shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing along CC line shown in FIG. 7, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a part of moving mechanism. It is a top view simplified and shown in the state which permeate | transmitted the baseplate (top plate) of the storage width variable board | plate storage frame concerning other embodiment of this invention. It is a top view simplified and shown in the state which permeate | transmitted the baseplate (top plate) of the storage width variable board | plate storage frame concerning other embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the movable side plate and moving mechanism vicinity of the storage width variable board | plate storage frame concerning other embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage width variable board | plate material storage frame 10 Bottom plate 10A 1st bottom plate 10B 2nd bottom plate 11, 21 Hinge 16A, 16B, 26A, 26B Guide hole 20 Top plate 20A 1st top plate 20B 2nd top plate 30 fixation Side plate 40 Movable side plate 50 Moving mechanism 51 Bottom plate side moving mechanism 52 Top plate side moving mechanism 61A, 61B, 62A, 62B, 71A, 71B, 72A, 72B Gears 53A, 53B, Vertical interlocking shafts 63A, 63B, 73A, 73B Flexible Rack members 64, 74 Horizontal interlocking shafts 65A, 65B, 68A, 68B, 75A, 75B, 78A, 78B Support rails 69A, 69B Teeth

Claims (9)

The top plate and the bottom plate that are arranged to face each other at a predetermined interval, the fixed side plate that is arranged upright between the top plate and the bottom plate, the upright arrangement between the top plate and the bottom plate, and the fixing A storage width variable plate material storage frame comprising a movable side plate that can move while facing the side plate, and a moving mechanism that moves the movable side plate,
The moving mechanism is
It is flexible and has a belt-like body formed with a plurality of teeth spaced apart from each other along its longitudinal direction, one end being fixed to the movable side plate and the other end being a free end. A rack member;
A gear that meshes with and rotates with each tooth formed on the flexible rack member;
With
A variable storage width plate material storage frame that moves the movable side plate by engaging the flexible rack member with the gear and adjusting the relative position of the gear with respect to the flexible rack member. Four flexible rack members are provided, and one end of each flexible rack member is fixed in the vicinity of the four corners of the movable side plate,
A gear meshing with a tooth formed on a flexible rack member fixed on the top plate side of the movable side plate meshes with a tooth formed on a flexible rack member fixed on the bottom plate side of the movable side plate. 2. The storage width variable plate material storage frame according to claim 1, which rotates in conjunction with a gear.   3. The variable storage width plate material storage frame according to claim 2, wherein the gear has four gears, and each of the gears is disposed in the vicinity of a fixed side plate side corner of the top plate and the bottom plate.   A gear disposed near one corner on the fixed side plate side of the top plate rotates in conjunction with a gear disposed near the other corner on the fixed side plate side of the top plate, and the bottom plate 4. A storage width variable type according to claim 3, wherein the gear disposed in the vicinity of one corner on the fixed side plate side rotates in conjunction with the gear disposed in the vicinity of the other corner on the fixed side plate side of the bottom plate. Board storage frame.   5. The storage width variable plate material storage frame according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a support rail that movably supports the flexible rack member is disposed on the top plate and the bottom plate.   The top plate and the bottom plate are divided into the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side, and the movable side plate side is refractably connected to the fixed side plate side. The storage width variable type plate material storage frame described in the paragraph.   The top plate and the bottom plate are divided into the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side, and one of the fixed side plate side and the movable side plate side is inserted so that the other can move forward and backward, and the top plate is moved by the forward and backward movement. 6. The storage width variable plate material storage frame according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the width of the bottom plate is changed.   8. The variable storage width plate material storage frame according to claim 7, wherein the advance / retreat movement is performed in conjunction with the movement of the movable side plate.   Flexibility for connection, which has flexibility and is formed with a plurality of teeth similar to the flexible rack member along its longitudinal direction, and can be connected to the free end of the flexible rack member 9. The storage width variable plate material storage frame according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a rack member.

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