JP3398108B2 - Multipurpose storage box - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to outdoor activities such as camping and the like. The present invention relates to a multipurpose storage box in which the box can be easily disassembled, and these disassembled portions can be used for a table, a chair, a simple cooking table, or the like. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various camping articles, outdoor cookers, and the like have been developed in the so-called outdoor areas such as the sea and mountains, and many products have been sold. Since these products are carried by a person, carried to an outdoor destination, and used, they are usually limited to the minimum types and the number of products.
Therefore, unlike cooking and meals performed in ordinary households, there is usually something that is inconvenient because there is usually no food. For example, there was no flat area of a suitable size to cook, or when they were a little tired, they couldn't easily rest if there was a chair nearby. [0003] However, it is exaggerated to bring a table or chair to go to the camp, and to bring such a thing to the camp. They are too bulky and inconvenient to transport. However, it is convenient to have a table or chair. Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of these points, and can store and transport necessary items such as camps therein, and after reaching a destination, a portion forming the box is provided. It is an object of the present invention to provide a box which can be easily used as a table, a chair or a shelf as it is to solve the above-mentioned problem. According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a box body having six detachable surfaces, each of which is provided with a cylindrical body at four corners of a bottom plate of the box body. A bottom plate portion is formed, and an upper plate portion is formed by a top plate of the box body and a frame body forming an upper surface opening closed by the top plate, and cylindrical bodies are formed at four corners on a lower surface of the frame body of the upper plate portion. And when the upper plate portion is fitted to the bottom plate portion, one of the cylindrical bodies is fitted and fitted inside the other cylindrical body, and one of the box bodies is opposed to the other. A cylindrical body is projected horizontally at each of the four corners inside each side plate, and when these side plates are fitted into the opposed spaces of the cylindrical body of the bottom plate portion or the upper plate portion, respectively, one side plate is formed. Is fitted and fitted inside the tubular body of the other side plate, and the top plate forms the upper opening. A hinge is provided on the frame so as to be openable and closable, and a free end of the top plate is provided on the frame so as to be freely fixed by a fixture.
The other opposing side plates of the box are removably attached to two opposing edges of the bottom plate by detachable locking hinges, and the free ends of these side plates are connected to the frame. A multi-purpose storage box is provided at each of two opposite edges of the body so as to be fixed by a fixing tool. A caster attached to the lower surface of the bottom plate is convenient for moving the multipurpose storage box. Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. The multipurpose storage box 1 of the first embodiment has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes an upper plate portion 2 forming a ceiling surface, a bottom plate portion 3 forming a bottom surface, and two types of opposing side surfaces. It consists of side plates 4,5. The upper plate portion 2 has a table shape as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, forms an upper opening of the multipurpose storage box 1, and has a frame 2a having square tubes 2b suspended from four corners on the lower surface.
Removable locking hinges (not shown) are attached to the upper surface of the frame 2a, substantially left and right outside one of the edges facing each other in the longitudinal direction, and are provided at the upper opening so as to be openable and closable. A male fixing member for fixing the top plate 2d is provided substantially at the center of the other edge portion opposite to the edge portion to which the locking type hinge is attached. 2c is attached. Further, female fixing tools 2f are respectively attached to the substantially central portions on the outer sides of both opposing edges in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the frame 2a, so that each side plate 5 described later can be fixed. . As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the bottom plate portion 3 has a shape obtained by turning the table upside down. The bottom plate portion 3 is a square plate body forming the bottom and four corners on the upper surface of the bottom plate 3a. Each of the rectangular tubes 3b is erected, and as shown in FIG.
Threaded casters 3c are provided at substantially four corners on the lower surface of the. The inner diameter of the square tube 3b is larger than the outer shape of the hanging square tube 2b of the upper plate portion 2, and has a diameter large enough to fit the square tube 2b.
When the multi-purpose storage box 1 is assembled, the height of the rectangular tube 3b is such that the upper ends of the rectangular tubes 3b
The upper plate 2 has a height that is in contact with the lower surface thereof, and thereby supports the upper plate portion 2. An angle member 3d is applied to the bottom of the bottom plate 3a in an L-shape from the lower surface of the bottom plate 3a on the outer side of each of the opposing sides in the longitudinal direction so as to allow a thickness of one plate. It protrudes outside and is fixedly provided with a bolt (not shown) from below, and a groove 3e is provided so that a side plate described later can be inserted from above. Further, a female locking hinge 3f is provided on the outside of the opposite side where the angle member 3d is not attached.
Are attached respectively. There are two types of side plate portions 4 and 5, and firstly, the side plate portions 4 and 4 which are opposed to each other in the longitudinal direction are provided at four corners inside a side plate 4a which is a square plate as shown in FIGS. Each of the rectangular cylinders 4b or 4c is provided so as to protrude in the horizontal direction, and has a shape like a table lying down. When these side plate portions 4 face each other, each square tube 4b of one side plate portion 4 has a size such that each square tube 4c of the other side plate portion 4 can be fitted inside thereof. I have. As shown in FIG. 5, the other type of side plate portions 5, 5 are opposed to each other in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction, and are formed of a substantially square side plate 5a. ,
A detachable male locking type hinge 5b for locking the side plate 5a to the bottom plate portion 3 is attached, and the hinge 5b is locked to the female hinge 3f of the bottom plate portion 3 to fix the side plate 5a. The multi-purpose storage box 1 is provided rotatably, and the side plate 5a is locked and fixed to the female fixture 2f of the frame 2a of the upper plate 2 at a substantially central portion of the upper side of the side plate 5a. Male fixing tool 5c is attached. Further, a U-shaped handle 5d is provided rotatably at the center of and slightly above the side plate 5a, and when these side plates 5a are installed in one multi-purpose storage box, they serve as a handle portion for supporting the entire multi-purpose storage box 1. . A horizontal bar 5e is horizontally fixed above the handle 5d. Both ends of the horizontal bar 5e protrude from the left and right sides, and when the side plate 5a is installed in the multipurpose storage box 1, both sides are fixed. The side plate 5a is stably installed in the multipurpose storage box 1 by using a holder for the rectangular tube 3b. Next, a method of using the multipurpose storage box 1 will be described. First, the fixture 2c of the assembled multipurpose storage box 1 is opened, the top plate 2d is opened, and camping equipment is packed therein and used for transportation to the camping destination. After removing the packed camping equipment for your destination,
Male fixture 5c for each side plate 5 on both sides of multipurpose storage box 1
Female fixture 2 of the upper plate 2 locked and fixed by
f, the upper plate 2 is lifted up, removed from the multipurpose storage box 1, and placed on a desired position to form a table having four square cylinders 2b of the upper plate 2 as legs. It can be used for various purposes, such as cooking and eating. Next, the side plates 4 and 5 will be described. The side plates 4 housed opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction are pulled up upward in a state where they are combined with each other, and each of the square tubes 3b of the bottom plate 3 is pulled up. And then remove the square tube 4 of each side plate 4a.
When the square tubes 4b and 4c are disengaged from each other and placed on the ground with the rectangular cylinders 4b and 4c as legs, these also become tables, and these two tables are placed on the table made up of the upper plate 2 above. It becomes a simple shelf when piled up. Further, when the male locking hinges 5b of the remaining side plate portions 5 are detached from the female locking hinges 3f of the bottom plate portion 3 respectively, the two side plates 5a can be easily removed. . Since the bottom plate portion 3 thus left has a caster 3c attached to the lower surface thereof, if a rope (not shown) is attached to the front end portion, it can be used as a truck on which heavy objects can be placed and carried on the bottom plate 3a. can do. Of course, this bottom plate 3 is also a caster 3 attached to the lower surface
If c is removed and placed upside down, it can be used as a table. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the upper plate portion 2, the side plate portions 4, 5 and the bottom plate portion 3 are all arranged in a horizontal row as a table, the dining table can be seen by all. In the above description, only the table is used, but the table can be sufficiently used as a chair. Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, this second embodiment is
Only the configuration of the upper plate is different from that of the first embodiment, and the others are the same. Therefore, only the upper plate will be described. The upper plate portion 12 of the second embodiment is formed by stacking a three-stage frame or the like on the frame 2a with the top plate 2d removed in the first embodiment. The top and third plate members are the same top plate 12 as the top plate 2d, respectively.
d, a middle plate 12b, and a second frame 12c interposed therebetween is the same as the frame 2a. The top plate 12d is a fixed hinge (not shown) attached to the left and right inside one of the longitudinally opposite edges of the top plate 12d and the frame 12c.
The frame 12c is rotatably provided on the frame 12c, and the frame 12c is a fixed hinge attached to the left and right inside one of the longitudinally opposite edges of the frame 12c and the middle plate 12b. (Not shown), it is rotatably provided on the middle plate 12b. Outside the opposite edge to which these hinges are attached, they can be fixed to each other by means of a fixture 12e. Further, the top plate 12d and the frame 12c are
They are rotatable, but they are prevented from opening any further beyond 90 degrees by hinges attached. Further, the middle plate 12b is rotatable by the above-mentioned locking hinge provided on one outside of the edge of the frame 2a, and a female fixing provided on the other outside of the edge of the middle plate 12b. The fixture 12b 'and the male fixture 2c provided on the other outer side of the edge of the frame 2a. As shown in FIG. 8, the top plate 12d and the frame 1
2c is opened at a substantially right angle and stopped, female locking hinges 12f are attached to the upper surface of the middle plate 12b at appropriate positions on the left and right, and the male hinges 5b of the removed side plate 5 are connected to female females. The upper surface is rotatably locked by a locking hinge 12f,
For example, when one side plate 5 is turned upright, it can be used together with the top plate 12d as a windshield when using a fire with the outdoor stove 13 on the upper surface. Further, when the side plate 5 is turned to be horizontal, it can be used as an extension space of the upper surface of the middle plate 12b, and the cup 14 and the like can be placed. In the above embodiment, use in outdoor activities such as camping has been described. However, the application is not limited to camping and the like. In a disaster, you can evacuate by pressing the casters and use it as a table or chair in an evacuation area. In order to attach the side plate 4a between the two rectangular cylinders 3b, the groove 3e is provided with an allowance for the thickness of one plate by the angle member 3d, but these are not essential requirements of the present invention. . Furthermore, although square tubes are used as the cylindrical body, these shapes may be round, and the shape is not limited as long as it is cylindrical. In addition, casters 3 are provided on the lower surface of the bottom plate 3.
Although c is provided, it is not an essential requirement of the invention. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the parts constituting the box body capable of storing and carrying articles such as camping can be directly used as a table or a chair. It is convenient and easy to use. Also, because it can be stored in the box as it is, it becomes compact,
It is smart in appearance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multipurpose storage box according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the multipurpose storage box according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where a side plate opposed to an upper plate portion of the multipurpose storage box in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction is removed. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an upper plate portion of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bottom plate portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view of the side plates opposed to each other in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the multipurpose storage box according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which an upper plate, a side plate, and a bottom plate are used as a table. FIG. 7 is a front view of a multipurpose storage box according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which a multipurpose storage box according to a second embodiment of the present invention is used. [Description of Signs] 1 Multipurpose storage box 2 Upper plate 2a Frame 2b Square tube 2c Fixing device 2d Top plate 2f Fixing device 3 Bottom plate 3b Square tube 3f Hinged hinge 4 Side plate 4a Side plate 4b Square tube 4c Square Tube 5 Side plate 5a Side plate 5b Locking hinge 5c Fixing tool

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims 1] In a box body whose six surfaces are detachable, a cylindrical body is erected at each of four corners of a bottom plate of the box body to form a bottom plate portion, An upper plate portion is formed by a top plate of the box body and a frame body forming an upper surface opening closed by the top plate,
At the four corners of the lower surface of the frame of the upper plate portion, the cylindrical members are respectively hung down, and when the upper plate portion is fitted to the bottom plate portion, one of the cylindrical members is placed inside the other cylindrical member. A cylindrical body is projected horizontally at each of the four corners inside each of the opposing side plates of the box, and these side plates are attached to the bottom plate or the upper plate. When each is inserted into the space facing each other, the tubular body of one side plate is fitted and fitted inside the tubular body of the other side plate, and the top plate is a frame forming the upper surface opening. The free end of the top plate is provided on the body so as to be freely openable and closable by a fastener, and the other opposed side plates of the box body are provided by detachable locking hinges. Each of the side plates is openably attached to two opposing edges of the bottom plate, and the free ends of these side plates are Characterized by providing freely secured to the end edges of two sides facing each of the serial frame by respective fasteners, multipurpose storage box.