JP2022156978A - laboratory table - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable a storage shelf to be stably fixed with a few number of columns and facilitate extension by retrofitting of a storage shelf.SOLUTION: A laboratory table according to an embodiment includes a work desk 110 on which work is performed, and a shelf frame 140 to which a storage shelf for storing equipment used on the work desk 110 can be attached. The shelf frame 140 is composed of a pair of support pillars 141 fixed over the total length of the work desk 110 in the height direction, respectively, in at least both end parts on the rear side of the work desk 110, and a pair of connection pillars 142 fixed via a connection member 160, respectively, to the pair of support pillars 141.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

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).

A storage shelf is generally 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.

Japanese Patent No. 4518815 (JP 2005-237411)

However, in the conventional laboratory table, it is necessary to stably attach the storage shelf to the support, and the support is required to have sufficient strength. In particular, at least two pairs (four) of pillars were required to allow additional storage shelves to be added later.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to provide a laboratory bench in which storage shelves can be fixed with a smaller number of supports and which can be easily added by retrofitting the storage shelves. .

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, and a shelf frame to which a storage shelf for storing equipment used on the work table can be attached. , the shelf frame includes a pair of support pillars fixed to at least both end portions of the work table over the entire length in the height direction of the work table, and connecting members to the pair of support pillars, respectively. and a pair of additional pillars that are fixed to each other.

According to the present invention, the storage shelf can be stably held by a pair of sturdy shelf frames without rattling, so that the storage shelf can be fixed with fewer supports, and the storage shelf can be retrofitted. It is possible to provide a lab bench that can be easily expanded.

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; The structure of the shelf frame of the laboratory table according to one embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view of the laboratory table, and (b) is a plan view of the laboratory table. FIG. 2 is a side view of a laboratory bench showing the structure of a shelf frame according to one embodiment; FIG. 8(a) is a cross-sectional view of the test bench taken along line XX of FIG. 8(a). It is an enlarged view of the principal part which shows the structure of XI section vicinity of FIG.8(b). FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the structure in the vicinity of the XII section in FIG. 10; (a) is an exploded perspective view of a laboratory bench showing the structure of a shelf frame according to one embodiment, and (b) is an enlarged view of a main part showing the structure near section XIII in (a). (a) is a perspective view of a laboratory bench showing the structure of a shelf frame according to one embodiment, and (b) is an enlarged view of a main part showing the structure near the XIV part of (a).

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 a pair of connection pillars (frame unit) 42 that serve as extension pillars connected to a pair of support pillars (base unit) 41, and a first column that is constructed between the connection pillars 42. It is composed of a bridging portion 43 and a second bridging portion 44 .

The first bridging portion 43 and the second bridging portion 44 are for firmly connecting the connecting pillars 42 to each other so that the attached storage shelf 20 does not rattle, and the storage shelf 20 can be attached. It's becoming

In the case of this embodiment, the elevating type storage cabinet 50 is attached to the first bridge portion 43 of one shelf frame 40, and the storage shelf 60 is attached to the second bridge portion 44. As shown in FIG. A storage shelf 70 is attached between the first bridge portion 43 and the second bridge portion 44 of the other shelf frame 40 .

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 (details of which will be described later). Expansion is 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.

Further, the shelf frames 40 are not limited to being arranged side by side in the horizontal direction (arrow X in the figure), and may be, for example, a single shelf frame (details will be described later).

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.

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 shelf frame that can be arranged behind the work desk (in the Y direction) on the laboratory bench will be further described. In the following description, a single shelf frame 140 is arranged in the left-right direction (X direction) with respect to the work desk 110 having three drawers 112 . Also, illustration of the liquid recovery portion is omitted, and only the lid portion (lid body) 182 is illustrated.

FIG. 8(a) is a front view of the laboratory bench showing the structure of the shelf frame 140 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8(b) is a plan view of the laboratory bench. It shows a notched state. FIG. 9 is a side view of the test bench, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the test bench taken along line XX of FIG. 8(a).

In this embodiment, the shelf frame 140 is, for example, a pair of pillars as shown in FIGS. It has a connecting pillar (frame unit) 142 that serves as a pillar. In addition, a first bridging portion 143 and a second bridging portion 144 bridging between the connecting pillars 142 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 11, the connecting pillar 142 includes a reinforcing member 180 that reinforces the side plate 170 of the connecting pillar 142 inside a hollow prism. The support pillar 141 has substantially the same structure as the connecting pillar 142 (not shown).

The support pillars 141 are attached and fixed to both ends of the work desk 110 on the rear side over substantially the entire length of the work desk 110 in the vertical direction (Z direction).

The connection pillar 142 is attached to the support pillar 141 via a connection member (connection fitting) 160, for example, as shown in FIG. The connecting member 160 has a substantially M-shaped horizontal cross section, and is firmly fixed by, for example, 24 bolts (M6) 190 .

That is, after the shelf frame 140 is firmly assembled in advance by attaching the first installation portion 143 and the second installation portion 144, the shelf frame 140 is connected via the connecting member 160 as shown in FIGS. Then, the connecting pillar 142 is attached to the supporting pillar 141 .

Then, for example, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in a state in which the front cover 141a of the support pillar 141 and the front cover 142a of the connection pillar 142 are opened, the connection member 160 is bolted so that the connection pillar 42 and the support pillar 41 are firmly connected.

As shown in the figure, the front cover 141a of the support pillar 141 and the front cover 142a of the connection pillar 142 may be connected to each other via the connection member 161. FIG.

As a result, it becomes easy to firmly attach the shelf frame 140 made up of the pair of supports to the work desk 110 . Therefore, it is possible to easily expand the functions of the laboratory bench by adding storage racks by retrofitting.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the storage shelf can be fixed with fewer supports, such as being able to stably hold the storage shelf by a pair of robust shelf frames without rattling. , it is possible to facilitate expansion by retrofitting storage racks.

That is, it is configured such that the sturdy shelf frame 140 made up of a pair of supports can be strongly connected. This makes it easy to add a storage shelf or the like by retrofitting. Therefore, the function can be easily expanded on the existing laboratory bench.

In particular, by using a sturdy shelf frame such as a swing-type elevating storage cabinet, retrofitting can be easily performed without the need for reinforcement work.

<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. .

Moreover, as a laboratory table, it 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 table 10, 110 work desk (work table)
20 storage shelves 40, 140 shelf frames 41, 141 support pillars (a pair of support pillars)
42, 142 connecting pillars (a pair of additional pillars)
43, 143 First bridging parts 44, 144 Second bridging part 141a Support pillar front cover 142a Connection pillar front covers 160, 161 Connection member 170 Side plate 180 Reinforcement member 190 Bolt SF Work table surface

Claims (5)

a work table on which work is performed;
a shelf frame to which a storage shelf for storing equipment used on the work table can be attached;
and
The shelf frame is
a pair of support pillars fixed to at least both ends of the work table over the entire length of the work table in the height direction;
a pair of extension pillars fixed to the pair of support pillars via connecting members, respectively;
A laboratory bench comprising: 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein the shelf frame includes a first bridge portion and a second bridge portion that are bridged between the pair of additional pillars. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein said pair of supporting pillars and said pair of additional pillars both have a hollow prismatic shape. 4. The laboratory table according to claim 3, wherein the pair of additional pillars are internally provided with reinforcing members. 2. The laboratory table according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member has an M-shaped horizontal cross section.

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