JP2022156957A - Laboratory bench - Google Patents

Abstract

To easily take out or store a device stored in a shelf with a work posture, and to improve usability and greatly improve workability by easily varying a distance to the storage shelf.SOLUTION: A laboratory bench 1 comprises: a work desk 10 for carrying out work; a storage shelf 20 for storing various devices used on the work table surface SF of the work desk 10; and a shelf frame 40 having the storage shelf 20 disposed in the upper rear part of the work desk 10. The storage shelf 20 is provided with a lift-type storage cabinet 50 having a lift shelf 51 which can make lifting motion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a laboratory bench on which various experiments and inspections are performed.

Generally, in facilities where experiments and inspections are performed, various experiments and inspections are performed using laboratory benches.

Conventionally, as a laboratory table used in facilities where various experiments and inspections are performed, a storage shelf is provided behind the upper part of the work desk in order to store equipment such as laboratory instruments, inspection equipment, and chemicals. known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The storage shelf is configured such that the shelf board in the shelf can be removed or the position of the shelf board can be adjusted according to the size and number of equipment to be stored.

JP-A-2003-41847

However, the conventional laboratory table has a structure in which the desk is connected and fixed to the front side of the storage shelf, and although the shelf board can be removed and the position of the shelf board can be adjusted, the position of the shelf itself can be changed. It wasn't.

For this reason, the worker had to stand up every time he took out or put away the equipment stored in the shelf during the work. In particular, in the case of storing equipment that is used frequently, it is inconvenient to use and has a very poor workability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a laboratory bench which is easy to use and can significantly improve workability.

In order to achieve the above object, a laboratory bench according to one aspect of the present invention includes a work table on which work is performed, a storage shelf for storing various equipment used on the work table, and a storage shelf configured to perform the work. and a shelf frame arranged behind the upper part of the table, wherein the storage shelf includes an elevating shelf capable of elevating operation.

According to the present invention, since the distance to the storage shelf can be easily changed, it is possible to easily take out and store equipment stored in the shelf while maintaining the working posture. It is possible to provide a laboratory bench that is easy to use and can remarkably improve workability.

1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a laboratory bench according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a front view of a laboratory bench according to one embodiment; FIG. 1 is a side view of a laboratory bench according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the laboratory bench taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 2; FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a structure near a V portion in FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a structure near a VI part in FIG. 4; FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the structure near the VII part of FIG. 3; (a) and (b) illustrate the structure of a lifting type storage cabinet for a laboratory table according to one embodiment, (a) is a schematic front view, and (b) is a schematic view. It is a side view. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing another structural example of the liftable storage cabinet of the laboratory table according to one embodiment;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that in the embodiments, the drawings schematically show the outline of the invention and are different from the actual ones.

<One embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a laboratory bench 1 according to one embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the laboratory bench 1, and FIG. ) is a side view from the 50 side. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the test bench 1 taken along line IV-IV of FIG.

The laboratory table 1 according to this embodiment is a laboratory table equipped with a swing-type elevating storage cabinet 50 operated by a link mechanism. The structure is such that equipment can be put in and taken out.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, for example, this laboratory table 1 includes a work desk 10 as a work table on which a user (operator) performs experiments, inspections, and the like, and an upper rear part of the work desk 10. and a storage shelf 20 for storing various equipment used in the work. Various instruments stored in the storage shelf 20 include, for example, laboratory instruments and testing equipment used in work, and chemicals such as reagents.

Here, as a system, a laboratory table 1 composed of a storage shelf 20 and a work desk 10 arranged on the front side of the storage shelf 20 is arranged so that the work desks 10 are line-symmetrical on both sides of the storage shelf 20. While setting it as the structure arrange|positioned in a type|formula, the case where the common sink 30 is provided is illustrated.

Since each test table 1 with the storage shelf 20 as the center has the same structure including the work desk 10 and the storage shelf 20, one (for example, the front side) test table 1 will be mainly described below. do.

In the laboratory table 1, the work desk 10 includes, for example, a plurality of (here, four) drawers 12 and movable side tables (cabinet wagons) 14 and 15 arranged below the drawers 12, It is possible to work while sitting on a chair (not shown).

The storage shelf 20 includes, for example, two sturdy steel shelf frames (bridge structure) 40 arranged in the left and right direction (illustrated arrow X), an elevating storage cabinet 50 arranged on one side of the shelf frame 40, It has a storage shelf 60 and a storage shelf 70 arranged on the other side of the shelf frame 40 .

The shelf frame 40 is a pair of pillars, and includes hollow connecting pillars (additional pillars) 42 that are connected to the support pillars 41 , and a first bridge portion 43 and a second bridge portion 44 that are constructed between the connecting pillars 42 . and consists of

Here, the support pillar 41 makes it possible to add the storage shelf 20 by retrofitting the shelf frame 40 . That is, the support pillars 41 are, for example, behind the work desk 10 (in the direction of the arrow Y in the drawing), and are located near the left and right ends and near the center of the work table surface SF on the inner end side of the work desk 10. It is attached and fixed over almost the entire length in the vertical direction (direction of arrow Z in the figure).

For example, the support pillar 41 has a hollow shape. It should be of sturdy construction to prevent rattling.

The support pillar 41 is strongly connected to the support pillar 41 via, for example, a connection member (not shown). easily possible.

The laboratory table 1 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the case where the storage shelf 20 is provided from the beginning. To easily systematize by adding a storage shelf 20.例文帳に追加

The storage shelf 20 is preliminarily unitized to have a common front-back structure, so that the user of each test table 1 can use it from the work desk 10 side. Of course, it is also possible to configure the storage rack 20 differently for each laboratory table 1 in consideration of workability.

Moreover, the shelf frame 40 is not limited to the case of arranging a plurality of pieces side by side in the left-right (illustrated arrow X) direction, and for example, a single unit may be used.

In the storage shelf 20, the storage shelf 70 is arranged so as to vertically and horizontally divide the space between the first bridging portion 43 and the second bridging portion 44 of the shelf frame 40 on the right side, for example, into four parts (two stages x two rows). It is The storage shelves 70 are communicated so as to be shared by both test benches 1, and guards 70a for preventing falling are provided at respective openings serving as insertion/removal ports.

As the elevating storage cabinet 50, three elevating shelves 51 are provided below the first bridge portion 43 of the left shelf frame 40 via, for example, a link mechanism. Each elevating shelf 51 is appropriately pulled forward while avoiding the storage shelf 60 and lowered to the vicinity of the work table surface SF by operating the elevating handle 52 by the user of the experimental table 1. It's becoming

This allows the user to pull the lift shelf 51 of the lift type storage cabinet 50 close to his/her hand while sitting on the chair (posture). As a result, it becomes possible to easily put in and take out equipment stored in the lift shelf 51, and the work efficiency is greatly improved.

Each lifting shelf 51 is divided into, for example, two stages, upper and lower, and a guard 51a for preventing falling is provided at the loading/unloading opening.

The storage shelf 60 is provided, for example, on the front surface (front side) of the second bridging portion 44 of the left shelf frame 40 with substantially the same width. For example, the front surface of the connecting pillar 42 (the front side).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the storage unit 61 is provided with a movable guard 62 for fall prevention on the entrance/exit side (front end portion). The movable guard 62 can be easily pushed down from a predetermined guard position by, for example, a click hinge (not shown) when the user inserts or removes the instrument. The movable guard 62 that has been pushed down is automatically returned to the guard position.

5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the V portion in FIG. 1, and shows a state in which the lift shelf 51 is not pulled out. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the VI section in FIG. As indicated by the arrows in the figure, the position of the movable guard 62 can be changed, so that it is possible to prevent the equipment from accidentally falling out of the storage unit 61 and to allow the equipment to be taken in and out more easily. do.

On the lower surface of the storage shelf 60, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, it is possible to attach a holder 90 for temporarily holding (storing/accommodating) equipment in use. The holder 90 can be attached to the second bridging portion 44 of the shelf frame 40 on the right side, for example, instead of being attached to the lower surface of the storage shelf 60 .

Between the connecting pillars 42 of the shelf frame 40 behind the work table surface SF of the work desk 10, for example, as shown in FIG. ing. The storage box 81 is always covered with a manually openable and closable cover (cover) 82 .

Between the work desk 10 and the storage box 81, for example, as shown in FIG. A recovery groove (liquid recovery portion) 85 is provided. The sagging liquid recovery groove 85 is for preventing the sagging liquid from entering the storage box 81. For example, the sagging liquid recovery groove 85 is arranged along the left-right direction (X direction) on the back side of the work table surface SF. It is a rectangular groove with a width of about 15 mm opened to the bottom.

The sagging liquid recovery groove 85 has, for example, a small gap 86 uniformly provided on the work table surface SF side as a recovery port, and a groove cover (rubber packing, etc.) covering the top opening portion of the sag liquid recovery groove 85. (cover member) 87 is provided. The groove cover 87 has, for example, a cross-sectional shape curved upward in an arc shape.

As a result, the dripping liquid can be reliably collected in the dripping liquid collection groove 85 through the gap 86 while suppressing the dripping liquid from moving beyond the groove cover 87 toward the storage box 81 side. Therefore, even if liquid is accidentally spilled on the work table surface SF during work such as an experiment or an inspection, the spilled liquid will enter the storage box 81, and the power taps and the like arranged in the storage box 81 will be discharged. It becomes possible to avoid electric leakage.

Further, by providing the groove cover 87, it is possible to prevent instruments, writing implements, etc. from falling into the sagging liquid recovery groove 85 in advance.

In particular, when the groove cover 87 is detachably attached to the dripping liquid recovery groove 85, it is suitable for cleaning the inside of the dripping liquid recovery groove 85, for example.

The sagging liquid recovery groove 85 can be configured to be detachable together with the lid portion 82, for example.

The sink 30 is for washing instruments used in experiments and inspections, and is provided with a faucet 31 and a sink 33, as well as a recovery device 35 for recovering used chemicals, for example. In addition, the sink 30 is provided with a stand 36 for preventing water splashing.

On the back side of the sink 30 and between each laboratory table 1, for example, a unit device 37 having a recovery tank 88 for storing the sagging liquid recovered in the sagging liquid recovery groove 85 and a drain pipe 89 is arranged. . The collection tank 88 is desirably configured to be easily attachable/detachable to/from the unit device 37 for drainage.

In addition, it is also possible to provide, for example, pipes for water supply and sewage for the sink 30 in the unit device 37 .

It is desirable that the working table surface SF of the experimental table 1, the upper surface of the sink 30 and the upper surface of the unit device 37 are flush with each other in consideration of workability.

Here, the structure of the swing type elevating storage cabinet 50 will be further described.

The swing-type elevating storage cabinet 50 included in the laboratory table 1 according to the present embodiment is arranged above and behind the work desk 10 with respect to the work table surface SF by the shelf frame 40 . The elevating storage cabinet 50 is firmly fixed to the shelf frame 40 so as not to rattle during use. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, for example, in the lifting type storage cabinet 50, each side surface of the lifting shelf 51 is connected to the frame of the storage cabinet 50 via a mechanism 53 for lifting operation. 50a.

The lifting mechanism 53 is a so-called link mechanism that has two arm portions 53a and 53a and raises and lowers the lifting shelf 51 while pulling it out. As a result, when the user operates the lifting handle 52, for example, the lifting shelf 51 is moved from the state shown in FIG. 8A to the state shown in FIG. 8B (or vice versa). The position is varied along the arrows shown.

It is desirable that the lifting handle 52 is positioned at a height that can be easily reached by a user sitting on a chair, for example, by stretching his/her hand lightly.

By adopting such a swing-type elevating storage cabinet 50, it is possible not only to increase the storage space for instruments, but also to make the laboratory bench extremely user-friendly.

That is, the user of the laboratory table 1 can pull the lift shelf 51 close to his/her hand by reaching for the lift type storage cabinet 50 while sitting on a chair, for example. As a result, the equipment can be safely taken in and out at hand without standing up or using a stepladder or step stool during the work. Therefore, it is easy to use, and the workability can be remarkably improved, especially when storing frequently used instruments.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the use of the swing-type elevating storage cabinet 50 makes it possible to improve usability and significantly improve workability.

In particular, the swing-type elevating storage cabinet 50 can be easily expanded by retrofitting without the need for reinforcement work by using the robust shelf frame 40 .

In this embodiment, a storage cabinet that moves up and down manually has been described as an example, but the storage cabinet is not limited to this, and a storage cabinet that moves up and down electrically (automatically) can also be applied.

<Other embodiments>
Although one aspect of the present invention has been described above by exemplifying the embodiment, it is only an example, and the scope of the invention described in the claims can be variously changed without departing from the gist of the invention. .

That is, the elevating type storage cabinet 50 is not limited to a swing type that is manually moved up and down. For example, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to adopt the one of

In particular, when a sufficient distance can be maintained between the storage shelf 60 and the elevating storage cabinet 50, the elevating shelf 51 automatically descends from the cabinet body 50b in response to the switch operation, or , to rise into the cabinet body 50b. In other words, when the suspended type elevating shelf 51 is applied as the elevating storage cabinet 50, the elevating shelf 51 can be automatically pulled out vertically by controlling the motor or the like by the user's switch operation. Such as, higher operability and workability can be secured.

Moreover, the laboratory table 1 can be used not only when the user is sitting on a chair, but also when the user is standing.

Also, in any embodiment, the laboratory table 1 can be appropriately applied according to the application, such as an experimental facility or research facility such as a company or a university, or a specialized inspection institution.

1 laboratory bench 10 work desk (work table)
20 storage shelf 40 shelf frame 50 elevating storage cabinet 50a frame 50b cabinet body 51 elevating shelf 52 elevating handle 53 mechanism for elevating operation (link mechanism)
53a Arm portion 60 Storage shelf SF Work table surface

Claims (6)

a work table on which work is performed;
a storage shelf for storing various equipment used on the work table;
a shelf frame for arranging the storage shelf above and behind the work table;
and
A laboratory table, wherein the storage shelf includes an elevating shelf capable of elevating motion. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein said elevating shelf is a swing type elevating storage cabinet, and is lowered so as to be pulled forward by a link mechanism. 3. The laboratory table according to claim 2, wherein the lifting shelf can be pulled close to the operator's hand by the link mechanism. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein said elevating shelf is a suspended type elevating storage cabinet, and is vertically movable under motor control. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein said shelf frame can be added by retrofitting. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein said storage shelf can be added by retrofitting.

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