JP3156989B2 - Folding showcase - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a showcase for merchandise displays used in department stores and the like, and more particularly to a foldable showcase that can be folded when the showcase is moved and does not take up a space for storage.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a department store or a retail store, a showcase is used for displaying a product, and the installation and replacement of the showcase and the display case are performed on holidays in department stores and retail stores. Some traditional showcases include
Some can be disassembled so that they can be conveniently handled during transportation and storage, and take up little space.

[0003] However, when disassembled on site, there is a disadvantage that the disassembly operation takes time. In addition, the showcase must be disassembled and stored for an unnecessary period of time, and reassembled when necessary.However, tools and experienced workers are required for assembly, and problems such as loss of parts during assembly are required. Is also likely to occur. Further, there is a problem that assembling requires more time than disassembly. Further, since the folding frame is provided, there is a disadvantage that the displayed products are difficult to see.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a foldable showcase which can be easily folded, is structurally simple and can be easily restored to a used state.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a folding showcase according to the present invention comprises a plate member made of a glass plate or a wooden plate at two opposing surfaces of a rectangular parallelepiped. The plate members are connected by four cross rails arranged along the ridge line of the rectangular parallelepiped, and plate members independent of the cross rails are provided between the cross rails and at positions on the four surfaces other than the two surfaces of the rectangular parallelepiped. Are arranged, these plate members are engaged with the two surfaces in a superimposable manner, a bent portion is formed in the middle of each of the cross rails, and a plurality of casters are provided on the lower surface of the rectangular parallelepiped. .

[0006] In any of the above structures, the engagement of the superimposable plate members can be hinged. Part or all of the plate member may be a net-like net. Further, it is possible to provide a locking member for holding the superposed state of the superposed plate members. The bent portion is configured to bend vertically or horizontally with respect to the top plate of the foldable showcase.

[0007]

The four corners of two opposing surfaces (for example, two surfaces of a front plate and a rear plate) of a rectangular parallelepiped showcase are connected by a cross rail having a bent portion in the middle. The other four surfaces of the showcase (four surfaces of the top plate, the bottom plate, and the left and right side plates) are connected to one of the two surfaces (the front plate and the rear plate) by a hinge or the like.

When the showcase is not used, the other four surfaces are overlaid on two opposing surfaces. In the above example, first, the upper surface is folded outward and overlapped with either the front plate or the rear plate. Next, the left and right side plates are folded and overlapped with either the front plate or the rear plate. Finally, if the four cross rails are folded at the bends, the showcase will be
The surfaces (the two surfaces of the front plate and the rear plate) are folded so as to overlap.
The folding direction of the bent portion has a horizontal direction and a vertical direction with respect to the top plate of the showcase.

A slide is provided on one of the overlapping plate members (for example, a rear plate or a rear plate), and a projection for engaging with the slide is attached to the other plate member (for example, a top plate). By rotating the table by 90 degrees, the top plate slides down along the slide, so that the top plate can overlap with the rear plate.

[0010]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foldable showcase according to the present invention. The foldable showcase 10 shown in FIG. 1 is formed by combining six plate members 11 arranged on each surface of a rectangular parallelepiped. Four casters 12 for movement are attached to four corners on the lower surface. ing.

The plate member 11 is a glass plate or a wooden plate material, and is composed of three sets of plate members constituting a rectangular parallelepiped, namely, a top plate 11a and a bottom plate 11b facing vertically, a left plate 11c and a right plate facing left and right. 11d, front plate 11 facing front and rear
e and the rear plate 11f.

For each plate member 11, a material suitable for the purpose is used. For example, the top plate 11a and the bottom plate 11b are formed of glass, wooden, or plastic plates so that articles can be easily displayed and stored.
1c, 11d, 11e and 11f are made of transparent glass or net so that the inside can be seen well. The periphery is surrounded by an angle 13 or the like as necessary. Also,
Although not shown, a handle may be provided on the top plate 11a to facilitate opening and closing. The casters 12 are provided at the lower ends of the front plate 11e and the rear plate (back plate) 11f, at positions corresponding to the four corners of the rectangular parallelepiped.

The top plate 11a is, as shown in FIG.
1 f and hinge 15. Although not shown, a hinge similar to that of FIG. 2 is provided between the bottom plate 11b and the rear plate (back plate) 11f.
d is also hingedly connected to the rear plate (back plate) 11f.

The front plate 11e and the rear plate (back plate) 11f are connected by four cross rails 14 along the ridge line of the rectangular parallelepiped. The cross rails 14 are independent of the intermediate plate member 11. As shown in FIG. 2, one end is rotatably connected to the rear plate 11f by a rotation shaft 17, and an intermediate bent portion 18 is also rotatably connected to a rotation shaft 19. It is in a state where it is. The other end of the cross rail 14 is not shown, but the front plate 1
Both 1e are rotatably connected to each other by a rotation shaft similarly to the rear plate 11f.

The left side plate 11c and the right side plate 11d are formed of a single plate, and are not provided with a frame for bending. In the case of a showcase, it is necessary that the goods displayed inside can be seen clearly, and by using a single plate made of glass or transparent plastic as the side plate, the displayed goods can be seen clearly. A frame was required in the center of the side plate, making the product difficult to see.

In order to fold the showcase 1, first, the top plate 11a is rotated by approximately 270 ° in the direction of the arrow in FIGS. 2 and 3, and is overlapped with the rear plate 11f as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. Next, the bottom plate 11b is rotated by 90 ° in the showcase and superimposed on the rear plate (back plate) 11f to obtain the state shown in FIG. Further, when the left and right side plates 11c and 11d are turned inside the showcase and overlapped with the rear plate 11f, the state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained. Therefore, the bent portions 18 of the four cross rails 14 are bent and rotated in the horizontal direction with respect to the top plate, and the front and rear plate members 11e and 11f are overlapped as shown in FIG.

To restore the folded showcase, the above procedure may be reversed. The casters 12 are the front plate 1
Since it is attached to the lower end of 1e and the rear plate 11f, it can be used as a caster when transporting the folded showcase. The folded bottom plate 11b is held in a folded state by a lock (not shown) shown in FIG. Although not shown, the same fasteners (not shown) include a top plate 11a, a rear plate 11f, and left and right side plates 11a.
c, 11d and also provided in the overlapping portion of the rear plate 11f,
The folded state is not easily released.

Since the folding showcase of the present invention has no parts to be removed, there is no risk of parts being lost during storage. Also, folding and restoring are very easy and require no tools or skills.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, four cross rails 14 are bent and folded in a vertical direction with respect to the top plate of the showcase. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0020]

The foldable showcase according to the present invention has the construction as described in detail above, so that the foldable showcase can be easily folded and restored to the use state. No tools or skills are required for folding and restoring work. Further, since the components can be folded without removing the components, there is no fear that the components are lost when restored. Further, since the side plate is formed of a single transparent plate and there is no bending frame at the center, the displayed products can be easily viewed from the side. In addition, if a configuration is provided in which the locking member is provided, the folded state can be reliably held.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a foldable showcase before being folded.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing details of a hinge connection between a top plate and a rear plate.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a top plate is rotated in the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which two left and right side surfaces are further stacked on a rear plate member from the state of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where the folding of the showcase is completed.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention in which a cross rail connecting front and rear plate members is folded in a vertical direction.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the showcase of FIG. 6 in a folded state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Foldable showcase 11 Plate member 12 Caster 14 Cross rail 15 Hinge 18 Bent part

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-59-129022 (JP, A) JP-A-1-167048 (JP, A) JP-A-6-52631 (JP, U) JP-A-57-102353 (JP) , U) Japanese Utility Model Hei 3-90835 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model Application Showa 60-96220 (JP, U) Japanese Utility Model Utility Model 48-17665 (JP, Y1)

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plate member (11) made of a glass plate or a wooden plate is disposed at two opposing surfaces of a rectangular parallelepiped, and the plate member is connected to four cross rails (14) arranged along the ridge line of the rectangular parallelepiped. ), Plate members (11) independent of the cross rails are arranged between the cross rails and at positions on four surfaces other than the two surfaces of the rectangular parallelepiped, and these plate members are connected to the two surfaces. A folding part (18) is formed in the middle of each of the cross rails (14), and a plurality of casters (12) are provided on the lower surface of the rectangular parallelepiped. . 2. A foldable showcase according to claim 1, wherein said superimposable plate member (11) is engaged with a hinge (15). 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein
A foldable showcase provided with a locking member for holding the superposed state of the superposed plate members. 4. The foldable show according to claim 1, wherein the bent portion (18) is bent in a horizontal or vertical direction with respect to a top plate of the foldable showcase. Case.