JP2009257014A - Step forming box - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a step forming box which has a certain degree of freedom for design when a step is formed. <P>SOLUTION: The step forming boxes have a rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be connected with each other in a lateral direction and also in a height direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a step forming box.

Conventionally, a step made of concrete or the like has been provided at a step between the entrance of the building and the ground on the outside so that the building can be easily accessed. Such a concrete platform is provided by a contractor at the time of building a building, and it has been difficult for residents other than the contractor to construct the building after the building is completed.

In view of this, there has conventionally been proposed a service door step that can be formed by connecting two steps made of synthetic resin foam and having different heights, and fixing them to the ground with an anchor (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Conventionally, there has been proposed a stepper for a front door that can freely open and close a front plate of a front door and that has a storage space therein (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 to 4).

JP 2000-248706 A JP-A-10-102710 JP-A-10-131282 JP-A-10-131447

However, the service mouth steps described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 are configured in a two-step shape. And the area (surface area of an upper surface) of the step board which comprises each step | level, and the height from the ground are each preset beforehand. For this reason, there is a problem in that it is not possible to freely design the number of steps up to the uppermost stage and the area of each stage when attempting to install such a stepper platform.
Moreover, when using two resin steps with different heights as in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that two types of molds must be prepared for manufacturing.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a step forming box having a certain degree of freedom in design when forming a step.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) It has a rectangular parallelepiped shape,
A step forming box that can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction.

According to the invention of (1), it has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction. Accordingly, a step having a desired shape can be formed by freely connecting a plurality of step forming boxes in the vertical and horizontal directions and / or the height direction. For example, when a step forming box is used as a platform for a front door, four step forming boxes are arranged at a position facing the ground, and two step forming boxes are arranged on the step forming box. A step with the same area as the second stage can be formed, and three step forming boxes are arranged at a position facing the ground, and two step forming boxes are arranged on the two steps. The platform can also be formed so that the area of the eyes is larger than the area of the first stage. Further, four step forming boxes can be arranged on the surface facing the ground, three on the top, and two further on the top to form a three-step platform up to the top. It is also possible to form a terrace by arranging step forming boxes so as to be the same height as the floor of the building. Thus, according to the invention of (1), since it has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction, when forming a step such as a convenient door step or terrace. The design can have a certain degree of freedom.
In addition, since one type of step forming box is used by being connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and the height direction, if it is made of resin, one type of mold should be prepared for manufacturing. Well, manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) a box having a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open and connectable to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction;
A step forming box with a storage function, comprising: a lid that can be fitted into the opening of the box.

According to the invention of (2), the box has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction. Therefore, a plurality of boxes can be freely connected in the vertical and horizontal directions and / or the height direction to form a step having a desired shape. Further, the box has a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open, and the lid can be fitted into this opening. Accordingly, a step with the lid as the upper surface can be formed, and the box can have a storage function.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The box for step formation of (1) or (2) above,
An anchor hole,
And a connecting portion for connecting each other.

According to invention of (3), since the hole for anchors is provided, it can fix reliably to installation surfaces, such as the ground. Moreover, since the connection part for connecting each other is provided, it can fix each other reliably and it can prevent it from being scattered as a whole step which consists of a plurality of step formation boxes.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The box for step formation according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
It has a hollow cuboid shape,
Ventilation holes are formed on the side surfaces.

According to the invention of (4), since it is hollow and the air holes are formed on the side surfaces, moisture and moisture trapped inside can be released to the outside. In particular, when the lid is used as a step forming box with a storage function, it is possible to prevent a thing stored inside from becoming wet.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The step forming box of (1) above,
Hollow,
A drainage hole is provided on the upper surface.

Conventionally, a step becomes slippery when wet by rain or the like. Even if a groove for preventing slipping is provided, if water accumulates in this groove, it becomes slippery instead. However, according to the invention of (5), since it is hollow and the drainage hole is provided on the upper surface, the water on the upper surface flows from the drainage hole to the inside. As a result, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating on the upper surface of the step forming box and make it difficult to slip.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(6) The step forming box of (5) above,
A groove is provided on the upper surface,
The drainage hole is provided on the groove.

According to the invention of (6), since the groove is provided on the upper surface and the drainage hole is provided on the groove, the water on the upper surface flows into the drainage hole along the groove. It becomes. As a result, water can be efficiently discharged from the upper surface. Moreover, since the groove | channel is provided in the upper surface, it can function as a slipper.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a step forming box having a certain degree of freedom in design when forming a step.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Of course, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and it is possible to make design changes as appropriate within a range that satisfies the configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a step forming box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 (a) is a side view of the step forming box shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 (b) is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 2 (c) is a front view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the step forming box shown in FIG.
4 is a bottom view of the step forming box shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a sectional plan view of the step forming box shown in FIG.
The step forming box 10 is capable of forming a step having a desired shape by being connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions or in the height direction.

The step forming box 10 is made of a resin having a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape with an open bottom, and the aspect ratio is 1: 2. Since the step forming box 10 has a vertical / horizontal ratio of 1: 2, a plurality of step forming boxes 10 can fit in the vertical and horizontal directions and can be freely arranged. Further, the step forming box 10 is hollow and is easy to carry because it is reduced in weight. In the present invention, it is desirable that the aspect ratio is 1: 2 as in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, 1: 3, 1: 4, 2 : 3 may be sufficient as long as it can fit in the vertical and horizontal directions.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2B, a top plate 12 is formed on the upper surface of the step forming box 10. On the outer periphery of the top plate 12, non-slip protrusions 18 having a rectangular shape in plan view are provided at substantially equal intervals.

In addition, a hole 14 is provided on the outer periphery of the top plate 12 at a position that divides the short side into approximately two equal parts. A hole 16 is provided. The holes 14 and 16 are used when connecting a plurality of step forming boxes 10 in the height direction, and are provided on the outer periphery of the bottom surface of the mating step forming box 10 to be connected. A fitting can be inserted between the hole 64 and the hole 66 (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 5) to enable connection.

When the step forming box 10 is arranged upside down so that the top 12 is on the lower side and is combined with a lid 80 (see FIG. 6) described later with a storage function, the holes 14 and The hole 16 is used for hitting an anchor on an installation surface such as the ground.

Moreover, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2 (b), the top plate 12 is provided with the groove | channel 20 at the grid | lattice form, Out of the position where the vertical groove | channel 20 and the horizontal groove | channel 20 cross | intersect. A part (intersection portion 24) is set deeper than the groove 20. The intersecting portion 24 is provided with four drainage holes 22 on the sides of the vertical groove 20 and the lateral groove 20 and facing the intersecting portion 24 (FIGS. 1 and 2B). And FIG. 3). In addition, the intersection 26 where the drain hole 22 is not provided has the same depth as the groove 20.

The intersection 26 where the drain hole 22 is not provided is set to the same depth as the groove 20, and the intersection 24 where the drain hole 22 is provided is set deeper than the groove 20. Accordingly, the water accumulated in the groove 20 flows into the intersection 24 at a lower position, and flows down into the step forming box 10 through the drainage holes 22 provided in the intersection 24. As a result, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating on the upper surface of the step forming box 10 and make it difficult to slip.

The intersection 24 may be the same height as the groove 20. This is because even if the height is the same, the water accumulated in the groove can flow down into the step forming box.

In the present invention, it is desirable to provide a plurality of drain holes at one intersection as in this embodiment. This is because more water can flow down into the step forming box in a short time. However, in the present invention, the shape, number, and position of the drain holes are not particularly limited. This is because if the drain hole is provided, the water accumulated on the upper surface can flow down into the step forming box.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2A, the side wall 30 provided on the side surface of the step forming box 10 is provided with strip-shaped recesses 32 at substantially equal intervals. A slit-shaped air hole 34 is provided in the center.

A vertically long recess 36 is intermittently provided between the recesses 32. The recess 36 does not penetrate to the inside.

As shown in FIG. 2 (c), the side wall 40 provided on the front surface is provided with a band-shaped recess 42, similar to the side wall 30, and the recess 42 is provided with a slit-like vent hole 44. It has been. Since the vent hole 34 and the vent hole 44 are provided, moisture and moisture trapped inside the step forming box 10 can be released to the outside. In particular, when a lid 80 (FIG. 6) described later is used as a step forming box with a storage function, it is possible to prevent a thing stored in the inside from becoming damp indefinitely.
Further, since the vent hole 34 is provided in the concave portion 32 on the inner side of the outer peripheral surface, and the vent hole 44 is provided in the concave portion 42 on the inner side of the outer peripheral surface, the vent hole 34 and the through hole are provided. Rainwater or the like can be prevented from entering through the pores 44 into the interior.

As shown in FIG. 2 (c), vertically long recesses 46 are intermittently provided between the recesses 42, and a connection for connecting each other between the recesses 46 on the same line is provided. A hole 48 is provided. Therefore, when connecting a plurality of step forming boxes 10 in the vertical and horizontal directions, a bolt is inserted between the connecting hole 48 of the mating step forming box 10 to be connected and screwed into the nut from the opposite side. Can be fixed. The connection hole 48 corresponds to the connection portion of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the case where the connecting hole 48 is provided has been described. However, the connecting portion in the present invention is not limited to this example as long as it can be connected to each other. The structure which consists of and engages a recessed part and a convex part may be sufficient.

The vertically long recess 46 is provided to maintain an aesthetic appearance that may be damaged by providing the connection hole 48.

As shown in FIG. 4, ribs 50 are provided in a lattice shape on the back surface of the top plate 12 at positions corresponding to the grooves 20. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a stepped portion 52 is formed on the back surface of the recess 34, and a contact piece 84 of a lid 80 described later contacts. Further, a thick portion 54 is provided on the lower center side of the side wall 40 (in the front side in FIG. 4), and a contact piece 86 of a lid 80 described later contacts.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, a hole 64 is provided on the outer periphery of the bottom surface at a position that divides the short side into approximately two equal parts, and a position that divides the long side into approximately four equal parts (however, 2 A hole 66 is provided in a portion (except for an equal dividing position). The hole 64 and the hole 66 are used for driving an anchor to an installation surface such as the ground. If the top plate 12 is used with the top plate 12 facing down, or when used in the second or higher level, the holes 64 and 66 are not provided in the height direction. Used when connecting the step forming boxes 10.

In this embodiment, the case where the connection hole 48 is provided in the front side wall 40 and the connection hole is not provided in the side wall 30 has been described. However, in this invention, it is good also as the hole for a connection being provided in both the front side wall and the front side wall.

The step forming box 10 can be connected to the top / bottom direction and / or the height direction with the top plate 12 on the upper side, thereby forming a stepper for a user entrance or a terrace. Furthermore, the step forming box 10 can be a step forming box with a storage function by placing the top plate 12 on the lower side and fitting the lid 80 into the upper opening. Therefore, the lid 80 will be described below.
When the step forming box 10 is used as a step forming box with a storage function, the step forming box 10 corresponds to the box of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of a lid according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 (a) is a side view of the lid shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 (b) is a plan view thereof, and FIG. 7 (c) is a front view thereof.
FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the lid shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a top plate 82 is formed on the top surface of the lid 80, and the top plate 82 is provided with grooves 85 in a lattice shape. Further, on the outer periphery of the top plate 82, anti-slip protrusions 88 having a rectangular shape in plan view are provided at substantially equal intervals.

The lid 80 is not provided with a drainage hole as provided in the step forming box 10, but in the present invention, the top plate may be provided with a drainage hole. .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, a frame body 88 whose outer shape is slightly smaller than the top plate 82 is provided on the back surface of the lid body 80, and the frame body 88 has a lattice shape. Ribs 90 are provided.

A contact piece 84 is provided at the center of the short side on the outer periphery of the back surface of the top plate 82, and a contact piece 86 is provided at the center of the long side. The contact piece 84 can be brought into contact with a stepped portion 52 (see FIG. 4) provided at the center of the short side inside the step forming box 10. It is possible to abut on the thick part 54 (see FIG. 4) provided at the center of the long side inside the box 10. Therefore, when the lid 80 is fitted to the step forming box 10, the abutting piece 84 abuts on the stepped portion 52 of the step forming box 10, and the abutting piece 86 is the thick portion 54 of the step forming box 10. Can be fixed to the step forming box 10 without rattling.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a handle 92 made of a recess is provided at the center of the short side of the side surface of the top plate 82, and a handle 94 made of a recess is provided at the center of the long side. The handle 92 and the handle 94 are for hooking a finger or the like when removing the lid 80 fitted to the step forming box 10.

Next, as a use example of the step forming box, a case where the step forming box is used as a platform for a doorway of a building will be described.
FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing a use state when the step forming box shown in FIG. 1 and the lid shown in FIG. 6 are combined.

As shown in FIG. 9, a two-step step 110 is formed at a position facing the entrance 120 of the building. The lower part of the step 110 is obtained by connecting three step forming boxes 10, and the step forming box 10 arranged in front of the three step forming boxes 10 has the top plate 12 on the lower side. Has been placed. The lid 80 is fitted to the step forming box 10 whose opening is the upper surface, and is used as a step forming box 100 with a storage function. In addition, the anchor 102 is driven into the anchor hole provided in each step forming box 10 in the lower stage, and the step forming box 10 is fixed to the ground surface 122.

The upper part of the step 110 is obtained by connecting two lower step forming boxes 10 in a direction rotated by 90 degrees, and is arranged with the top plate 12 on the lower side. The lid 80 is fitted to the two step forming boxes 10 whose openings are on the upper surface, and is used as a step forming box 100 with a storage function. The step forming box 100 with a storage function can store various items in the internal space 104 (see FIG. 10).

Further, the upper step forming box 10 and the lower step forming box 10 are connected to each other by a mounting bracket 164. Thus, the upper step forming box 10 is prevented from being displaced from the lower step forming box 10.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the step forming box 10 is used as a platform for an entrance / exit of a building has been described. However, the step forming box in the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a large number of step forming boxes 10 are formed in two stages so as to face the entrance 120 of the building shown in FIG. In addition, it may be used to form a terrace. Moreover, when using as a terrace, you may combine with a cover body, you may use it with a storage function, and you may use it in the state without a storage function, using a top plate as an upper side. In addition, the step forming box in the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be used when a step (step) is appropriately formed as necessary.

Next, the material of the step forming box of the present invention will be described. The material of the step forming box of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include metal materials and resin materials. The resin material is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene resin (ABS), polyvinyl chloride, and nylon. Examples of the resin material include rubber materials such as natural rubber (NR), styrene / butadiene rubber (SBR), and chloroprene rubber (CR). These materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Although it does not specifically limit as a metal material, For example, stainless steel, cast iron, etc. can be mentioned. Ceramic may be used.

When using a resin material as the material for the step forming box, it is desirable to add an inorganic material. This is because the rigidity becomes high and the hardness can be made suitable as a building material, the brittleness of the resin material due to light can be prevented, and the water resistance and heat resistance can be improved. The inorganic material is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include calcium carbonate, hydrous magnesium silicate, stone powder, concrete powder, blast furnace slag, fly ash and the like. The blending weight ratio between the resin material and the inorganic material is preferably 1: 0.1 to 1: 3. Further, for example, a plasticizer such as phthalate ester or dibutyl phthalate may be added.

As described above, the embodiment of the step forming box according to the present invention has been described, but the step forming box of the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and may be appropriately selected within the scope of satisfying the configuration of the present invention. Design changes can be made.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the box for step formation which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is the side view of the step formation box shown in FIG. 1, (b) is the top view, (c) is the front view. It is the sectional view on the AA line of the box for step formation shown in FIG.2 (b). It is a bottom view of the box for step formation shown in FIG. It is a cross-sectional top view of the box for step formation shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the cover body which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is the side view of the cover body shown in FIG. 6, (b) is the top view, (c) is the front view. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the lid shown in FIG. 6. It is a figure which shows the use condition at the time of combining the box for step formation shown in FIG. 1, and the cover body shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the use condition at the time of combining the box for step formation shown in FIG. 1, and the cover body shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Step Forming Box 12 Top Plate 20 Groove 22 Drainage Hole 30 (Side) Side Wall 34 Vent Hole 40 (Front) Side Wall 44 Vent Hole 48 Connection Hole 64 (For Anchor) Hole 66 (For Anchor) 80 lid

Claims (6)

Having a rectangular parallelepiped shape,
A step forming box that can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction. A box having a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open, and can be connected to each other in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the height direction;
A step forming box with a storage function, comprising: a lid that can be fitted into the opening of the box. An anchor hole,
The box for step formation according to claim 1, further comprising a connecting portion for connecting each other. Hollow,
The box for step formation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a vent hole is formed on a side surface. Hollow,
The step forming box according to claim 1, wherein drain holes are provided on the upper surface. A groove is provided on the upper surface,
6. The step forming box according to claim 5, wherein the drain hole is provided on the groove.

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