JP2528050B2 - Corner shelf - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a corner shelf. More specifically, the present invention relates to a corner shelf for effectively using a space in a corner of a room and for storing relatively lightweight small articles, ornaments and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various kinds of corner shelves have been proposed, all of which are attached to a wall surface by using nails or screws. Therefore, at the time of installation, it is necessary to drive a nail with a hammer or turn a screw with a screwdriver. For this reason, the installation is troublesome and time-consuming, which is especially difficult for a housewife at home.

Further, depending on the type of wall surface such as a concrete wall or a tile wall, nails or screws may not be inserted. Furthermore, it also damages the wall, which is unaesthetic when removed.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a corner shelf in which the corner portion can be attached to the wall surface very easily.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a corner shelf which can be mounted regardless of the type of wall surface.

[0006]

The present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve the above object.

That is, the present invention is a corner shelf installed at a corner portion where two wall surfaces inside a building intersect each other, and has two edges (1a, 1b) arranged to face the two wall surfaces. Shelf board (1) to have and this shelf board (1)
A plurality of stoppers (9a, 9b) provided on the back surface (3) of the and movable in a direction crossing the edge (1a, 1b),
The edge (1a, 1b) provided at the tip of this stopper
Fixing means to freely said wall projecting from the (10), wherein
The fixing means (10) always projects from the edges (1a, 1b).
Energizing to urge the stoppers (9a, 9b) to come out
The corners shelf comprising a means (4).

[0008] The present invention, in substantially the center of said urging means (4) is circumferentially consists ring spring which is fixed to the rear surface (3) of the shelf board (1), said stop (9a, 9
b) is in a corner shelf which is fixed to the displacement portion of said ring spring (4).

Furthermore, the present invention provides the ring spring (4).
But has its said edges (1a, 1b) to each free end mounting piece extending in opposite directions towards the (6a, 6b),
The stoppers (9a, 9b) are attached to the mounting pieces (6a, 6b).
It's on a fixed corner shelf .

Furthermore this invention, among the plurality of stops, corner the ring free end portion close to the arranged stop of the spring (19a, 19b) only, and is fixed to the ring spring (4) It is on the shelf .

The present invention further relates to two wall surfaces inside the building.
It is a corner shelf installed at the corner where the
And two edges that are arranged opposite to the two wall surfaces.
A shelf board (1) having (1a, 1b), and this shelf board (1)
Is provided on the back surface (3) of the
A plurality of stoppers (9a, 9b) movable in the cutting direction,
The edge (1a, 1b) provided at the tip of this stopper
And fixing means (10) to freely said wall protruding from, rotatably provided on the rear surface (3) of the shelf board (1), the solid
Attachment means (10) projects from the edges (1a, 1b)
The stop (49a, 49b) so that the corners shelf ing and a rotary cam which Ru is driven (50) a.

Further, in this invention, the fixing means is a needle (1
0) or a suction cup (20) on the corner shelf .

[0013]

[Action] at the time of installation of the shelf by the biasing force of the biasing means, there
Alternatively, by rotating the rotary cam, the fixing means is projected from the edge of the shelf plate and fixed to the wall surface.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
Is a perspective view of the back surface side of the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the back surface side of the same embodiment. Shelf board 1 that constitutes a corner shelf
Is formed in a substantially right-angled triangular shape with its two edges 1a and 1b forming a right angle. Edges 1a and 1b when mounting shelves
Are arranged so as to face two wall surfaces that intersect each other at the corners inside the building. The shelf board 1 may have any shape as long as the two edges 1a and 1b face the wall surfaces of the corners, and thus is not limited to a triangle, and a fan shape having another edge 1c as an arc,
Alternatively, it may be a polygon having a quadrangle or more.

A hanging frame 2 for reinforcement is formed over the entire periphery of the shelf plate 1. A ring spring 4 is arranged on the back surface 3 of the shelf board 1, and the ring spring 4 is fixed to the back surface 3 of the shelf board 1 via a fixing piece 5 at the center thereof. The ring spring 4 has two free ends and can be elastically deformed by pulling the knob pieces 11a and 11b provided at each free end together with a finger. At each free end of the ring spring 4, mounting pieces 6a and 6b extending in opposite directions toward the edges 1a and 1b are provided. Each mounting piece 6a,
The tips of 6b are holding pieces 7 provided at the corners formed by the edges 1a and 1c and the corners formed by the edges 1b and 1c, respectively.
The detachment from the frame 2 is prevented by a and 7b.

Bar-shaped stoppers 9a and 9b are fixed to the mounting pieces 6a and 6b via standing pieces 8a and 8b. Further, a needle 10 is provided at the tip of each of the stoppers 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 8 , the needle 10 is fixed to the closed end side of a tubular member 23 having one end opened, and the stoppers 9 a and 9 b are press-fitted into the tubular member 23 so that the needle 10 stops.
a, it is attached only to 9b.

With the above structure, when the knob pieces 11a and 11b are pulled toward each other or released from the pulling force against the spring force of the ring spring 4, the mounting pieces 6a and 6b slide in the direction of the arrow in FIG. With the slide of the attachment pieces 6a, 6b, the stoppers 9a, 9b move in a direction crossing the edges 1a, 1b. As a result, the needle 10 has the edge 1
It moves between a position where it is pulled inward of a, 1b and a position where it projects from the edges 1a, 1b. That is, the stopper 9a,
9b is urged by the ring spring 4 so that the needle 10 always projects from the edges 1a and 1b.

[0019] Shelf 1 edge 1a, the forms right-angled portion 1b, the pushing rod 12 for pressing the cross section of the wall is provided extending vertically at a right angle with the shelf board 1. The pressing rod 12 is lightly curved in a direction away from the shelf plate 1 as it goes up and down from a central portion attached to the shelf plate 1 , and cylindrical rubber pads 13 are provided at upper and lower ends thereof.

Usage In a state where the knob pieces 11a and 11b are attracted to each other with fingers,
That is, with the needle 10 retracted from the edges 1a and 1b, the shelf 3 is placed at the corner of the room, and the pressing rod 12 is pressed toward the intersection of the wall surfaces to bring the rubber pad 13 into close contact with the wall surface. In this state, the knob pieces 11a, 11b
Away from the finger, project the needle 10 from the edges 1a, 1b,
Stick into the wall.

By operating the knob pieces 11a and 11b in this manner, the needles 10 provided on the plurality of stoppers 9a and 9b can be pierced into the wall surface at the same time, and the shelf can be attached with one touch. In this embodiment, one stopper 9a, 9b is provided on each of the edges 1a, 1b because of the amount of displacement of the ring spring 4.
Although only provided, the rubber pad 13 adheres to the wall surface,
Since a frictional force acts between the two, even if small articles are placed on the shelf board 3, the shelf board 1 does not easily drop. In addition,
Whether or not the needle 10 is fixed to the wall surface is determined by checking the positions of the attachment pieces 6a and 6b through the window 43 provided on the shelf board 1 (see FIG. 1).

In this embodiment, the needle 10 is used as the fixing means.
Is used. Therefore, the shelf according to this embodiment is attached to a corner portion of a plate wall made of wood or plywood.

Second Embodiment FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the present invention. The ring spring 4 of the first embodiment has a substantially circular shape. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the ring spring 14 includes the fixing member 1
It is composed of first straight line portions 17a, 17b extending in a V shape from a central portion fixed to the back surface 3 via 5, 16 and second straight line portions 18a, 18b extending inward from their end portions. . Then, two stoppers 9a and 9b are provided on the first linear portions 17a and 17b, respectively. Therefore, the shelves are sufficiently held on the wall surface only by the stoppers 9a and 9b,
The rubber pad 13 as in the first embodiment is unnecessary.

Third Embodiment FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the ring spring 4 having a substantially circular shape is used, but a suction cup 20 is used as the fixing means unlike the first embodiment. Suction cup 20 is of a known bowl shape composed of a flexible material and has a tubular portion 33 which stop is pressed as shown in FIG.
Further, the stoppers 19a, 29 provided with the suction cup 20
Two a, 19b, and 29b are arranged in association with each of the edges 1a and 1b.

One of the two stoppers 19
The a and 19b are fixed to the mounting pieces 26a and 26b, and are movable along with the displacement of the ring spring 4. The other stoppers 29a and 29b are movable independently of the displacement of the ring spring 4. That is, the back surface 3 of the shelf board 1
Guide pieces 21a and 21b are erected on the guide piece 21a.
The other stoppers 29a and 29b are movably inserted through the holes formed in a and 21b.

Therefore, the one stop 19a, 19b
The suction cup 20 is attracted to the wall surface by displacing the ring spring 4. The suction cup 20 of the other stopper 29a, 29b is attracted to the wall surface by pressing the rear end of the stopper 29a, 29b with a finger.

The suction cup 20 can be adsorbed not only to a plate wall but also to a concrete wall, a tile wall such as a bathroom, etc. However, when the wall surface is not smooth or when it is unsuitable for adsorption such as a porous material, the suction cup 20 It is good to attach adhesive tape.

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, all the stoppers 49a and 49b are guide pieces.
It is movable by being guided by 41a and 41b . Ma
In addition, a rotation cam 50 is provided on the back surface of the shelf board 3,
Thus, the fixing means 10 is fixed to the wall surface.

The rotating cam 50 has a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion on the outer circumference.
A plurality of cam surfaces 51 having parts are formed. Stop
49a and 49b follow the motion of the rotating cam, and
The needle 10 projects from the edges 1a and 1b and is fixed to the wall surface.
It is. According to this embodiment, a plurality of stops 49a, 49
By moving b simultaneously, the needle 10 can be fixed to the wall surface.

Fifth Embodiment FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is similar to the fourth embodiment in that the rotary cam 60 is provided . However, in this embodiment, the rotary cam 60
Has a plurality of cam grooves 61 on its outer circumference and
The driven pin 62 provided at the rear end of the tools 59a and 59b is fitted
It is different from the above-mentioned embodiment in that it is provided . 4th , 5th
In each of the examples, a suction cup may be used instead of the needle 10 as the fixing means.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the shelf plate 1, the ring spring 4 and the like may be made of any material, but they are preferably made of plastic from the viewpoint of ease of processing. The number of fasteners is
Although one or two are provided for each edge 1a, 1b, three or more may be provided. Further, by using the suction cup as the fixing means, the shelves can be attached to various wall surfaces and the wall surfaces are not damaged.

[0032]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily attach the shelves to the corners of the room, particularly by constantly urging the stopper by the urging means, or by the rotating cam. By following it, it can be attached with one touch.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the back surface side of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a drawing similar to FIG. 3 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 3, showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a drawing similar to FIG. 3 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a drawing similar to FIG. 3 showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG . 8 is a side view of a stopper using a needle as a fixing means.
It is a side view.

FIG. 9 shows a stopper using a suction cup as a fixing means.
It is a side view.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Shelf plate, 1a, 1b ... Edge, 3 ... Back surface, 4 ... Ring spring, 6a, 6b ... Attachment piece, 9a, 9b ... Stopper, 10 ...
Needles, 11a, 11b ... Knob pieces

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A corner shelf installed at a corner portion where two wall surfaces inside a building intersect each other, wherein two edge portions (1) arranged to face the two wall surfaces are provided.
a, 1b) having a shelf (1), and the edge (1) provided on the back surface (3) of the shelf (1).
a, 1b) a plurality of stoppers (9
a, 9b) and the edge (1a, 1b) provided at the tip of this stopper
The fixing means (10) to the wall surface that can freely protrude from the wall surface, and the fixing means (10) are always fixed from the edges (1a, 1b).
The stoppers (9a, 9b) are urged so as to project when
A corner shelf comprising a biasing means (4) . 2. The shelf according to claim 1, wherein the biasing means (4) is provided at a substantially central portion in a circumferential direction.
It consists of a ring spring fixed to the back surface (3) of the plate (1).
And the stoppers (9a, 9b) change the ring spring (4).
Corner shelves fixed to the position . 3. The ring spring (4) according to claim 2, wherein each free end of the ring spring (4) has the edge.
Mounting pieces extending in opposite directions toward (1a, 1b)
(6a, 6b), and the front of this mounting piece (6a, 6b)
A shelf for corners to which the stoppers (9a, 9b) are fixed . 4. The ring spring according to claim 2 , wherein among the plurality of stoppers, near the free end of the ring spring.
Only the stoppers (19a, 19b) arranged on the door are
Corner shelf fixed to the spring (4) . 5. A corner where two wall surfaces inside a building intersect
Is a shelf for corners installed in a section, and has two edges (1
a, 1b) having a shelf (1), and the edge (1) provided on the back surface (3) of the shelf (1).
a, 1b) a plurality of stoppers (9
a, 9b) and the edge (1a, 1b) provided at the tip of this stopper
The fixing means (10) to the wall surface, which is freely projectable from the wall, and the back surface (3) of the shelf plate (1) are rotatably provided,
The fixing means (10) protrudes from the edges (1a, 1b).
So that the stoppers (49a, 49b) are driven.
A corner shelf with a rotating cam (50) . 6. In any one of claims 1 to 5, corner shelves the fixing means comprises a needle (10). 7. A corner shelf according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein said fixing means comprises a suction cup (20) .