JP3086658U - rack - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To effectively use the upper space of a washing machine 2 or the like. SOLUTION: Four pillars 3 located on both sides of a washing machine 2
And a shelf 4 supported by the support 3 and a towel hanger 5 locked to the shelf 4, wherein the shelf 4 is a floor plate 8 serving as a surface on which articles are placed, and a floor plate 8. And a peripheral wall 9 covering the peripheral edge of the rack. The towel hanger 5 is raised upward on both ends of the towel support bar 5A, and
B was formed, and the upper portion of the locking piece 5B was bent in an inverted U-shape to provide a bent portion 5C. Peripheral wall portion 9 of the peripheral edge of floor plate portion 8
Has two upper and lower horizontal wires 9A and 9B, and the bent portion 5C of the towel hanger 5 has horizontal wires 9A and 9B.
Formed longer than the interval. Shelf 4 by fixing means 7
Is fixed to an arbitrary height of the column 3 and the mounting position of the towel hanger 5 is adjusted.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a rack for effectively utilizing an upper space of a washing machine or the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Washing machines are often placed on the floor in the corners, but because of their short height, the space above them is wide open. In order to make effective use of this space, racks having shelves that cover the upper side of washing machines and the like are generally known. This rack is usually composed of four columns and a shelf supported between the columns.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the case of the rack having the above configuration, the shelf board only has a function of placing an object on the upper surface thereof. On the other hand, a soft cloth such as a towel occupies little space when hung on a bar that is stretched sideways, while placing it on a flat surface takes up space and makes it bulky. For this reason, if a towel is placed on a shelf board, a corresponding space is required, and there is a problem that storage efficiency is deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a rack with improved storage efficiency.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 A rack according to a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems includes a support member located on both sides, a shelf supported by the support, and a towel hanger locked to the shelf. In a rack in which the shelf board is composed of a floor plate portion serving as a surface on which objects are placed and a peripheral wall portion covering a peripheral edge of the floor plate portion, the peripheral wall portion stands upright from a peripheral edge of the floor plate portion. The towel hanger, which is formed by raising the towel hanger, comprises a horizontally extending towel support bar, and a locking piece that is formed by bending upward from both ends of the towel support bar and locked to the peripheral wall. The locking piece is formed by bending a wire.

[0006] According to the above configuration, the towel hanger is attached to the shelf board by the locking piece being locked to the peripheral wall portion. As a result, the towel hanger is attached in a state of hanging down from the periphery of the shelf, and the towel is hung down from the periphery of the shelf.

A rack according to the second invention is the rack according to the first invention, wherein the peripheral wall portion is formed to extend in a vertical direction, and the bent portion of the locking piece supports one point supporting its own weight. One or more points at which rotation of the locking piece is suppressed are brought into contact with the peripheral wall portion.

[0008] According to the above configuration, the bent portion of the locking piece comes into contact with the peripheral wall at one point and is locked, and the towel hanger and the weight of the towel hung on the towel hanger are supported. Then, the bent portion comes into contact with the peripheral wall portion at one or more other points, and the rotation of the locking piece is suppressed. When the peripheral wall portion is formed of a flat plate material, the bent portion of the locking piece is solidly attached to the peripheral wall portion to make a line contact, thereby suppressing the rotation of the locking piece. This ensures that the towel hanger is attached to the shelf. The towel hanger is attached so as to hang down from the periphery of the shelf, and the towel is hung so as to hang down from the periphery of the shelf.

A rack according to a third aspect of the present invention is the rack according to the first or second aspect, wherein the peripheral wall portion is configured by combining at least two upper and lower horizontal wires, and the locking piece is The wire is formed by bending an inverted U-shape, and the bent portion of the inverted U-shape is formed to be longer than the interval between the upper and lower two horizontal wires on the peripheral wall portion.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the towel hanger is attached to the shelf board by the locking piece formed by bending the inverted U-shape to be locked to the peripheral wall. At this time, the inverted U-shaped locking pieces are locked to the upper and lower horizontal wires of the peripheral wall. The inverted U-shaped locking piece supports the weight of the towel hanger by being locked to a horizontal wire on the peripheral wall. At this time, if the locking piece is locked only to the horizontal wire on the peripheral wall, the horizontal wire is pivoted around the center, but the inverted U-shaped bent portion of the locking piece is turned to the peripheral wall. The towel hanger is securely supported on the shelf without rotation since it abuts against the horizontal wire under the part.

The rack according to the fourth invention is characterized in that in the rack according to any one of the first to third inventions, a plurality of towel hangers having different heights of the locking pieces are appropriately used. .

[0012] According to the above configuration, by appropriately using the towel hanger of the locking piece having a height corresponding to the height of the washing machine or the like, the height at which the towel is hung can be adjusted according to the washing machine or the like. .

The rack according to the fifth invention is characterized in that, in the rack according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, the support member comprises four columns.

With the above configuration, since there are only four columns around the towel hanger, air permeability is good and the towel dries easily.

A rack according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the rack according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, further comprising fixing means for fixing the shelf board to the above-mentioned support, and the fixing means is provided at a predetermined interval above and below the support. A supporting sleeve formed into a split conical cylindrical shape so as to enclose the support, and provided on its inner surface with a locking ridge fitting into the annular groove; And a support tubular portion provided at four locations on the shelf plate and having a conical fitting hole therein and attached to the support sleeve so as to fasten it.

Thus, the supporting sleeve is attached to the column such that the locking ridge of the supporting sleeve is fitted into the annular groove of an arbitrary height and wraps around the column. Next, the support tube is attached to the support sleeve, and the shelf is fixed to the column while being tightened using the effect of a conical wedge. Thus, the shelf can be mounted at any height according to the position of the annular groove, and the towel hanger 5 can be mounted at any height according to the position of the shelf.

A rack according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the rack according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the support member is located on both sides of the washing machine, and the shelf board is provided for the washing machine. It is characterized by being arranged on the upper side.

With the above configuration, the upper space of the washing machine can be effectively used.

[0019]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, a rack according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a case where a rack is attached to a washing machine will be described as an example. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rack according to the present embodiment is used in a washing machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rack according to the present embodiment with its towel hanger removed. FIG. 3 is a shelf board. FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a front view showing a supporting sleeve, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a towel hanger and a main part of a shelf board, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a towel hanger attached to the shelf board. It is principal part sectional drawing which shows the state which was turned.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rack 1 according to the present embodiment has four columns 3 as support members located on both sides of the washing machine 2, and the washing machine 2 is supported by the columns 3. 2, a shelf plate 4 disposed on the upper side, a towel hanger 5 locked to the shelf plate 4, a frame 6 supporting the lower part of the four columns 3, and the shelf plate 4 and the frame 6 And fixing means 7 for fixing the fixing means.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 4, the column 3 is formed of a circular bar, and has annular grooves 3A formed at regular intervals. The total length of the column 3 is set to approximately twice the height of the washing machine 2.

The shelf board 4 is formed in a square dish shape as shown in FIGS. More specifically, it comprises a floor plate portion 8 serving as a mounting surface for objects, a peripheral wall portion 9 covering the peripheral edge of the floor plate portion 8, and a fixing means 7. The floor plate portion 8 is formed in a flat plate shape by combining metal wires vertically and horizontally. The peripheral wall portion 9 is formed to rise vertically from the peripheral edge of the floor plate portion 8. The peripheral wall portion 9 is configured by combining two upper and lower horizontal wires 9A and 9B and an intermediate wire 9C provided between these horizontal wires 9A and 9B and bent so as to undulate to connect the horizontal wires 9A and 9B. Have been. The fixing means 7 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 6, the towel hanger 5 is a member that is locked to the shelf plate 4 and hangs a towel 11. The towel hanger 5 is connected to a towel support rod 5A made of a metal wire on which a towel 11 is hung horizontally, and is bent upward from both ends of the towel support rod 5A to be connected to the peripheral wall 9 of the shelf 4. And a locking piece 5B to be stopped. A bent portion 5C formed by bending a metal wire in an inverted U-shape is formed at the upper end of the locking piece 5B. Further, the bent portion 5C is formed to be longer than the interval between the upper and lower two horizontal wires 9A and 9B of the peripheral wall 9 of the shelf 4. As a result, the bent portion 5C of the locking piece 5B has its upper end locked to the horizontal wire 9A on the upper side of the peripheral wall portion 9 so that the weight of the towel hanger 5 is reduced by one point (the circular arc-shaped outer circumference of the horizontal wire 9A). Line). Further, the lower portion of the bent portion 5C is brought into contact with the horizontal wire 9B on the lower side of the peripheral wall portion 9 at one point or at two points on both sides to be locked, so that the rotation of the locking piece 5B is suppressed. I have.

The frame 6 is a member for supporting the lower portions of the four columns 3 and stabilizing the whole as shown in FIGS. The frame 6 is composed of bar members 6A, 6B, 6C provided on both sides and the rear side of the rack 1, respectively, and fixing means 7. The bars 6A, 6B, 6C are connected to each other by a fixing means 7 to form a U-shape. The length of each bar 6A, 6B, 6C is set according to the size of the washing machine 2.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the fixing means 7 includes an annular groove 3 A, a support sleeve 14, and a support cylinder 15.

The annular groove 3 A is a groove for supporting the supporting sleeve 14 by fitting the supporting sleeve 14. The annular groove 3 </ b> A is formed in an annular shape on the outer peripheral surface of the column 3, and a plurality of annular grooves are provided vertically at regular intervals.

The support sleeve 14 is a member that fits into the annular groove 3 A and is fixed to the column 3. The support sleeve 14 is formed in a halved conical cylindrical shape so as to surround the column 3. The diameter of the support sleeve 14 formed in a conical cylindrical shape decreases upward, and functions as a wedge. On the inner surface of the support sleeve 14, a locking ridge 14A that fits directly into the annular groove 3A of the column 3 is provided. The locking ridge 14A is formed in an annular and thin ridge. With the locking ridge 14A fitted in the annular groove 3A, the split support sleeve 14 is attached so as to wrap the column 3, so that the support sleeve 14 is moved vertically with respect to the column 3. It is supported without any deviation.

The support cylinder 15 is a member for fixing the shelf plate 4 and the frame 6 to the support 3 via a support sleeve 14. The support cylinder 15 has a conical fitting hole (not shown) inside. The fitting hole is formed so that the inside diameter is reduced upward so as to be substantially aligned with the support sleeve 14. Accordingly, when the support tubular portion 15 is fitted into the support sleeve 14 from above in a state where the locking ridge 14A of the support sleeve 14 is fitted into the annular groove 3A of the support 3, the support The cylindrical portion 15 fastens the supporting sleeve 14. That is, the support sleeve 14 functions as a wedge and is pressed against the outer surface of the support 3 and the inner surface of the fitting hole of the support cylinder 15, thereby securely fixing the support cylinder 15 to the support 3. Let it. The supporting cylinder 15 is provided at each of the four corners of the shelf 4 and the frame 6. Thereby, the locking ridge 14A of the support sleeve 14 is fitted into the annular groove 3A at an arbitrary position of the column 3, and the support cylinder 15 is attached to the support sleeve 14. The frame 6 can be fixed to the column 3 at an arbitrary height.

[Operation] The rack 1 configured as described above is used as follows.

First, the shelf 4 and the frame 6 are attached to the four columns 3. The position of the shelf 4 and the mounting height of the frame 6 are determined, and the supporting sleeve 14 is attached to the annular groove 3A at that position. That is, the support sleeve 14 is attached to the column 3 with the locking ridge 14A aligned with the annular groove 3A having the determined height. Next, the support cylinder 15 is inserted into the support sleeve 14 from above and pushed in. Thereby, the support sleeve 14 functions as a wedge, and the support cylinder 15 is securely fixed to the column 3. Each fixing means 7 of the shelf 4 and the frame 6 is fixed to the column 3, respectively, and the shelf 4 and the frame 6 are mounted at the set height.

Next, the towel hanger 5 is attached to the shelf 4. That is, the bent portion 5C of the towel hanger 5 is hung on the peripheral wall 9 of the shelf 4. Thereby, the bent portion 5C is hung so as to sandwich the upper and lower horizontal wires 9A, 9B of the peripheral wall portion 9. The weight of the towel hanger 5 is supported by the upper horizontal wire 9A, and the rotation of the towel hanger 5 is suppressed by the lower horizontal wire 9B. Thereby, the towel hanger 5 is attached in a state of hanging downward from the peripheral edge of the shelf 4.

Next, the rack 1 is installed so as to surround the washing machine 2.

In this state, a detergent or the like is placed on the upper side of each shelf 4. Furthermore, the towel 11 is hung on the towel hanger 5. Thereby, the towel 11 is hung so as to hang down from the periphery of the shelf 4.

When adjusting the height at which the towel 11 is hung, the mounting position of the shelf 4 is changed. That is, the support tube 15 is detached from the support sleeve 14, and the support sleeve 14 is detached from the column 3. Then, the supporting sleeve 14 is attached to a position to be changed, and the supporting tubular portion 15 is attached to the supporting sleeve 14. Thereby, the height of the towel hanger 5 is easily adjusted by changing the height of the shelf 4.

[Effect] As described above, since the towel hanger 5 for hanging the towel 11 is provided along with the shelf plate 4 on which articles are placed, the storage efficiency can be improved, and the washing efficiency can be improved. The space above the machine 2 can be used effectively.

In addition, the towel hanger 5 can be attached to an arbitrary height by attaching the shelf plate 4 to an arbitrary height according to the position of the annular groove 3 A by the fixing means 7. Thereby, the height of the towel hanger 5 can be appropriately adjusted according to the size of the towel 11 and the like.

Further, since there are only four columns 3 around the towel hanger 5, the air permeability is good and the towel 11 is easy to dry.

[Modifications] (1) In the above embodiment, the peripheral wall 9 of the shelf 4 is configured by combining the horizontal wires 9 A and 9 B and the intermediate wires 9 C, which are metal wires. It may be configured by using. In this case, the same operation and effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

(2) In the above embodiment, the peripheral wall 9 of the shelf 4 is configured by combining the horizontal wires 9 A and 9 B, which are metal wires, and the intermediate wire 9 C, and the bent portion 5 C of the towel hanger 5 is vertically Although the horizontal wires 9A and 9B are supported at two or three points in contact with each other, they may be supported at four or more points or with solid line contact. That is, the peripheral wall 9 is formed by combining three horizontal wires 9A and 9B, or is formed of a flat plate, and the bent portion 5C of the locking piece 5B is attached to the peripheral wall 9 by three. The contact may be made at points or more, or may be made into a line and make a line contact with the peripheral wall portion 9 interposed therebetween. This also ensures that the towel hanger 5 is supported and rotation is suppressed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the washing machine 2 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the washing machine 2 but may be any other short object. In this case, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

(4) In the above embodiment, the height of the locking pieces 5B of the towel hanger 5 is made constant. However, a plurality of types of towel hangers 5 having different heights of the locking pieces 5B are prepared and appropriately replaced. You may. Thus, the height at which the towel 11 is hung can be appropriately adjusted according to the height of the washing machine 2.

[0042]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) Since a towel hanger for hanging a towel together with a shelf board on which articles are placed is provided above the washing machine or the like, storage efficiency can be improved, and the upper space of the washing machine or the like can be effectively used. can do.

(2) The towel hanger can be mounted at an arbitrary height by mounting the shelf plate at an arbitrary height according to the position of the annular groove by the fixing means. Thereby, the height of the towel hanger can be appropriately adjusted according to the size of the towel and the like.

(3) Since there are only four pillars around the towel hanger, the air permeability is good and the towel dries easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a rack according to the present invention is used in a washing machine.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the rack according to the present invention with its towel hanger removed.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the support tube portion of the shelf of the rack according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a front view showing the support sleeve of the rack according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the main parts of the towel hanger and the shelf of the rack according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state in which the towel hanger of the rack according to the present invention is attached to a shelf board.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: rack, 2: washing machine, 3: prop, 3A: annular groove,
4: shelf board, 5: towel hanger, 5A: towel support bar portion, 5B: locking piece, 5C: bent portion, 6: frame,
7: fixing means, 8: floor plate portion, 9: peripheral wall portion, 9A, 9
B: horizontal wire, 9C: middle wire, 11: towel, 14:
Supporting sleeve, 14A: locking ridge, 15: supporting cylinder.

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A support member located on both sides, a shelf supported by the support member, and a towel hanger locked by the shelf, wherein the shelf serves as a surface on which articles are placed. In a rack composed of a floor plate portion and a peripheral wall portion covering a peripheral edge of the floor plate portion, the peripheral wall portion is formed to rise vertically from a peripheral edge of the floor plate portion, and the towel hanger extends horizontally. A towel support bar portion, and a locking piece formed by bending upward from both ends of the towel support bar portion and locked to the peripheral wall portion, wherein the locking piece is formed by bending a wire. A rack characterized by the above. 2. The rack according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall portion is formed so as to extend in a vertical direction, and the bent portion of the locking piece has one point supporting its own weight and rotation of the locking piece. A rack contacted with the peripheral wall at one or more points to be suppressed. 3. The rack according to claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall portion is configured by combining at least two upper and lower horizontal wires, and the locking piece bends the wires into an inverted U-shape. The inverted U-shaped bent portion is formed to be longer than the interval between the upper and lower two horizontal wires of the peripheral wall portion. 4. The rack according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of towel hangers having different heights of the locking pieces are used as appropriate. 5. The rack according to claim 1, wherein the support member comprises four columns. 6. The rack according to claim 5, further comprising fixing means for fixing the shelf board to the column, the fixing unit comprising: a plurality of annular grooves provided on the column at predetermined intervals; A supporting sleeve which is formed in a two-part conical cylindrical shape so as to enclose the support, and which has on its inner surface a locking ridge for engagement with the annular groove; and a support sleeve provided at four places of the shelf plate A rack having a conical fitting hole therein and attached to the supporting sleeve so as to fasten it to the supporting sleeve. 7. The rack according to claim 1, wherein the support member is located on both sides of the washing machine, and the shelf plate is arranged above the washing machine. And rack.