JP3922035B2 - Drawer storage device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a drawer storage device such as a sink or a sink, and more particularly to a drawer storage device of a type having a storage enclosure shelf on the back surface of a front plate that can be rotated forward and a drawer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Fig.1 (a) is a figure which shows the conventional drawer | drawer storage apparatus 49 currently used by the kitchen sink, washstand, etc. FIG. Such a conventional drawer device 49 has a structure in which the drawer 50 is slid forward to take out the stored items. Further, in a storage box or the like, a configuration in which the front plate of the drawer can be tilted forward to a predetermined angle is known from Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-48743, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-332671, and the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In order to approach the drawer in the conventional drawer device, the drawer must be pulled out to the front, so it is necessary to open and remove the drawers that are frequently taken in and out, which is bothersome for the user. Was giving. In short, the conventional drawer device has a structure that does not consider the frequency of taking in and out depending on the stored items. In addition, the above-described conventional example in which the front plate of the drawer can be tilted forward by a predetermined angle has an effect of making it easy to take out the stored contents of the drawer, but it must be opened by pulling the drawer forward. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to take out the stored item on the back side of the drawer, and the structure does not take into consideration the frequency of putting in and out depending on the stored item.
[0004]
The object of the present invention is to solve the above-described annoyance of conventional drawers, and considering that the frequency of loading and unloading varies depending on the stored items, the stored items that are frequently put in and taken out are brought forward one by one. For a stored item that can be stored without being pulled out and that is not frequently used, the drawer storage device is configured to be opened and stored. For this reason, it is to realize a configuration in which the front plate and the drawer having the storage portion can be tilted forward by a predetermined angle, and then the drawer can be further pulled out.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
For the present invention to solve the above problems, a housing portion of the article can be pulled out to the static part, Ri Do and a front plate provided with a pull, when pulling the pullers, the front plate In the drawer storage device formed so that the front plate and the storage portion are pulled out at the same time after the front plate is tilted down to a predetermined angle, the front plate is pulled out and stored at the position where the predetermined angle is tilted. The storage unit cannot be pulled out by engaging with the stationary part side of the apparatus, and an engagement / disengagement mechanism that disengages the engagement by further pulling the puller from the position is provided. An engaging / disengaging arm, and a base end portion of the engaging / disengaging arm is attached to the back surface of the front plate, and a distal end portion of the engaging / disengaging arm slides in a groove of a rail that guides the storage portion. Drawer storage device characterized by being configured to move To provide.
[0007]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises an article storage part that can be pulled out from a stationary part and a front plate provided with a puller, and when the puller is pulled, the front plate is in front. In a drawer storage device formed so that the front plate and the storage portion are pulled out simultaneously after being tilted to a predetermined angle, a lock mechanism that locks the storage portion at the position where the predetermined angle is tilted is provided. A lock release mechanism for releasing the lock, and the lock mechanism and the lock release mechanism each have a lock frame, and the lock frame is fixed to the drawer frames on both the left and right sides of the drawer. Provided is a drawer storage device in which a finger hook and a lock rod are provided in a frame.
[0008]
It is good also as a structure provided with the accommodating part different from the said accommodating part in the back surface of the said front board.
[0009]
It is good also as a structure provided with the small accessory storage part in the said another storage part.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a drawer storage device according to the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
Example 1
FIG. 1B and FIG. 2 are views showing a first embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention. This first embodiment shows a configuration in which the drawer storage device according to the present invention is applied to a kitchen sink. .
[0012]
The external configuration of the drawer storage device 2 of the sink 1 according to the present invention is as shown in FIG. FIGS. 2A, 2C, and 2E are diagrams for sequentially explaining three states: a state in which the drawer storage device 2 is closed, a partially opened state, and a fully pulled out state. FIGS. 2B, 2C, and 2F are views showing the operating states of the engagement / disengagement mechanism 3 in the three states of the drawer storage device 2, respectively.
[0013]
The drawer storage device 2 includes a drawer storage portion 4 (an article storage portion that can be pulled out with respect to a stationary portion of the drawer storage device) and a front plate storage portion 5 (a storage portion that is separate from the pullable article storage portion). It is composed of The drawer storage portion 4 is formed under the top plate 6. The front plate storage unit 5 includes a storage enclosure shelf 8 provided on the back surface of the front plate 7 of the drawer storage unit 4.
[0014]
The drawer storage unit 4 includes a rail 9 and a drawer 10 that is guided by the rail 9 and can be pulled forward. The rail 9 is a grooved rail attached to the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls of the sink 1 forming the drawer storage portion 4 (corresponding to the “stationary portion” of the drawer storage device) so as to extend horizontally in the front-rear direction. is there. The drawer 10 includes a drawer body 11 and a pair of left and right arm rods 12 attached to the front portion of the drawer body 11 and extending forward.
[0015]
A plurality of rollers 13 for rolling the rail 9 are attached to both side surfaces of the drawer body 11. Thereby, the drawer 10 is configured to be pulled forward.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 2, the front plate 7 of the drawer 10 is rotatably attached to a pair of left and right arm rods 12 via a pair of left and right links 14. The link 14 includes an attachment portion 15 and a rotation piece 16. The attachment portion 15 is fixed to the back surface of the front plate 7, and the rotation piece 16 is pivotally attached to the arm rod 12 by a pivot 17. .
[0017]
Incidentally, a feature of the drawer storage device 2 according to the present invention is that an engagement / disengagement mechanism 3 for restricting the forward movement of the drawer 10 is provided. The engagement / disengagement mechanism 3 has a U-shaped engagement / disengagement arm 18. The base end portion of the engagement / disengagement arm 18 is attached to the back surface of the front plate 7, and the distal end portion 19 of the engagement / disengagement arm 18 is configured to slide in the groove of the rail 9. The engaging / disengaging arm is elastically biased in the clockwise direction around the base end portion by a spring, or the engaging / disengaging arm itself is formed of an elastic member.
[0018]
With such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the user pulls the front plate 7 forward with the handle 20 of the front plate 7, the front plate 7 rotates around the pivot shaft 17 to be predetermined. It is possible to open it by tilting up to the angle, and the stored item 21 stored in the storage enclosure 8 can be taken out in the direction of the arrow.
[0019]
However, as shown in FIG. 2D, the tip 19 of the engagement / disengagement arm 18 is engaged with the front end 22 of the groove of the rail 9, and the drawer 10 is in a state where its forward movement is restricted. The drawer 10 cannot be moved forward at a predetermined angle. In short, even if the front plate 7 is tilted and opened to a predetermined angle, the drawer 10 is not pulled out.
[0020]
Therefore, after the user has tilted to a predetermined angle, if the user pulls the drawer 10 forward with the puller 20, as shown in FIG. Is disengaged from the front end 22 and comes into contact with the upper surface of the arm rod 12. The restricted state of the drawer 10 is released. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), the drawer 10 is moved forward while the front plate 7 is pulled forward, and the front plate 7 and the drawer 10 are pulled out simultaneously. It can take out upwards like.
[0021]
When the front plate 7 is rotated in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. 3 (f) after the stored item 23 is taken out and returned to the original position, the tip of the engaging / disengaging arm 18 that is in contact with the upper surface of the arm rod 12. The part 19 is engaged again with the front end of the groove of the rail 9. Further, when the front plate 7 is rotated and returned to the original position, the front plate 7 is closed, and the drawer 10 can be returned to the lower side of the sink 1 by pushing the front plate 7 backward. Further, instead of the engagement / disengagement arm, an engagement / disengagement mechanism may be provided on the rail itself to form an engagement / disengagement rail.
[0022]
(Example 2)
3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention, and this second embodiment is also an embodiment applied to a kitchen sink. The appearance of the sink drawer storage device 24 of the second embodiment is as shown in FIG. FIG. 3B is a diagram for explaining the details of the lock mechanism, and FIGS. 3C and 3D are diagrams for explaining the overall configuration and the lock mechanism in a state in which the drawer storage device 24 is closed. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the front plate of the drawer storage device is opened, FIG. 4B shows a state when the lock is released to open the drawer of the drawer storage device, and FIG. In this state, the drawer of the drawer storage device 24 is pulled out and opened.
[0023]
Similar to the first embodiment, the drawer storage device 24 of the second embodiment includes a drawer storage portion 4 and a front plate storage portion 5 having a storage enclosure shelf 8 on the back surface of the front plate 7. The drawer storage unit 4 includes a rail 9 and a drawer 10 that is guided on the rail 9 and can be pulled forward. The rail 9 is a grooved rail that is attached to the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls of the sink forming the drawer storage portion 4 so as to extend horizontally in the front-rear direction.
[0024]
On the other hand, the drawer 10 has a drawer frame 25, and a plurality of rollers 13 that roll the rail 9 are attached to both lower side surfaces of the drawer frame 25. Accordingly, the drawer 10 is configured to run on the rail 9 and be drawn forward. Side plates 26 are provided on the left and right sides of the front portion of the drawer frame 25. In addition, mounting plates 27 are provided on the left and right sides of the back surface of the front plate 7.
[0025]
Between the left and right side plates 26 of the drawer frame 25 and the left and right mounting plates 27 of the front plate 7, two link pieces 28 are rotatably attached at their respective end portions. With such a configuration, when the user holds the puller 20 of the front plate 7 and pulls it forward, the front plate 7 can be rotated forward by the link piece 28 (see FIG. 4A). ), The stored item 21 stored in the storage enclosure shelf 8 can be taken out.
[0026]
By the way, the feature of the drawer storage device 24 according to the present invention is that a lock mechanism (including a lock release mechanism) for locking the forward movement of the drawer 10 is provided. As shown in detail in FIG. 3 (b), the lock mechanism 29 has a lock frame 33 including left and right side frames 30, a bottom frame 31, and a grip rod 32. It is fixed to the drawer frames 25 on both the left and right sides.
[0027]
In the lock frame 33, the end portions of the finger hooks 35 and the lock rods 36 connected by the left and right connecting pieces 34 are fitted into the long holes 37 and 38 of the left and right side frames 30 so as to be movable up and down. It has been. A tension coil spring 39 is mounted between the lock rod 36 and the bottom frame 31, and the lock rod 36 is always urged in the direction of the bottom frame 31 and is placed on the vertical locking surfaces 41 of the left and right locking tools 40. Engage and lock forward movement of drawer 10.
[0028]
Further, when the finger hooking rod 35 is pulled up against the pulling coil spring 39 and the lock rod 36 is removed from the locking surface 41, the lock is released. In short, the finger hook 35 and the lock hook 36 connected by the left and right connecting pieces 34 also function as a lock release mechanism.
[0029]
The left and right locking devices 40 have a vertical locking surface 41 and a tapered guide surface 42 in front of the locking surface 41, and are fixed to the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls forming the drawer storage part 4 of the sink by screws 43. .
[0030]
Since the lock mechanism 29 has the above-described configuration, the lock mechanism 29 is normally opened by being tilted from a position where the front plate 7 is closed to a predetermined angle as shown in FIGS. 3 (c) and 3 (d) to 4 (a). Up to the position, the drawer 10 is locked by engaging both the left and right ends of the lock rod 36 with the locking tool 40, and even if the drawer 10 is pulled forward, it cannot be slid forward and pulled out.
[0031]
However, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the gripping rod 32 is gripped and the finger hooking rod 35 is pulled upward (see the operation diagram of the hand), the lock rod 36 moves upward against the tension coil spring 39. Then, it comes off from the locking tool 40. As a result, the lock of the drawer 10 is released, and as shown in FIG. 4C, the drawer 10 can be freely moved forward by pulling it forward.
[0032]
Thereby, the stored item 44 in the drawer 10 can be taken out upward. And if the front board 7 is rotated and returned, the front board 7 will close. Further, by pushing the front plate 7 backward, the drawer 10 can be returned to the lower side of the sink 1, and the lock rod 36 moves backward while being guided on the tapered guide surface on the front surface of the locking device 40. After passing the shape guide, it is pulled by the tension spring 39 to engage with the locking surface 41 of the locking tool and is locked.
[0033]
(Example 3)
FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention. FIGS. 5A and 5B show the drawer storage device 45 in a closed state and an open state, respectively, and FIG. The perspective view of the principal part is shown. The drawer storage device 45 of the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the drawer storage device 24 of the second embodiment, and the reference numerals of the respective parts in the drawing are the same.
[0034]
The drawer storage device 45 of the third embodiment is characterized by the front plate storage unit 5. A front plate storage portion 5 having a storage enclosure shelf 8 is provided on the back surface of the front plate 7, and an accessory storage portion 47 supported rotatably by a pivot 46 is provided on a part of the storage enclosure shelf 8. It has been. The accessory storage unit 47 is configured to always maintain a vertical posture by providing a structure in which a weight is provided at the bottom or by applying a spring biasing structure.
[0035]
Since the accessory storage portion 47 is rotatably supported by a part of the storage enclosure 8 and is always supported so as to maintain the vertical posture, for example, without covering a drink or seasoning etc. Even if you put it in a cup or bottle 48 and store it in the accessory storage section 47, when you close or open the front plate 7, not only will the contents of drinks and seasonings not spill out, but it will be easy to take out. Occurs.
[0036]
As described above, the embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention has been described based on examples. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to such examples, and is within the scope of the technical matters described in the claims. Needless to say, there are various embodiments.
[0037]
【The invention's effect】
Since the drawer storage device according to the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects are produced.
[0038]
Because the storage structure takes into consideration that the frequency of loading and unloading varies depending on the stored items, stored items that are frequently put in and taken out can be put in and out without opening the drawer by opening the front plate. For items that are not frequently taken in and out, it is only necessary to store them in a drawer, open the front plate at a predetermined angle, and then open the drawer to approach it. Can be resolved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 (a) is a view showing a conventional drawer device, and FIG. 1 (b) is a view showing Embodiment 1 of a drawer storage device according to the present invention when applied to a kitchen sink. It is the whole drawer storage device.
FIGS. 2A and 2B show a first embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention, FIGS. 2A and 2B show a state in which the drawer storage device is closed, and FIGS. 2C and 2D show the drawer storage device. FIGS. 2E and 2F show a state in which the drawer of the drawer storage device is opened.
FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention, which is an embodiment applied to a kitchen sink. 3A is an external view of a drawer storage device for a sink according to the present invention, FIG. 3B shows a lock mechanism, and FIGS. 3C and 3D show a state in which the drawer storage device is closed. It is a figure explaining the whole structure and the principal part.
4 shows Embodiment 2 of the drawer storage device according to the present invention, as in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 (a) shows a state in which the front plate of the drawer storage device is opened, and FIG. 4 (b) shows drawer storage. FIG. 4 (c) shows a state in which the drawer of the drawer storage device is opened.
5 is a third embodiment of the drawer storage device according to the present invention. FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b) show the drawer storage device 24 in a closed state and an open state, respectively. (C) shows the perspective view of the principal part.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sink 2, 24, 45 Drawer storage apparatus 3 Engagement / disengagement mechanism 4 Drawer storage part 5 Front plate storage part 7 Front plate 8 Storage enclosure 9 Rail 10 Drawer 11 Drawer main body 12 A pair of left and right arm rods 13 Roller 14 Link 15 Link Mounting portion 16 Link rotating piece 17 Link pivot 18 Engaging / disengaging arm 19 Engaging / disengaging arm tip 20 Puller 21, 23, 44 Storage 22 Front end 25 of rail groove Drawer frame 26 Drawer side plate 27 Front plate Mounting plate 28 Link piece 29 Lock mechanism 30 Left and right side frames 31 Bottom frame 32 Holding rod 33 Lock frame 34 Left and right connecting piece 35 Finger hooking rod 36 Lock rods 37 and 38 Long hole 39 Pulling coil spring 40 Left and right locking tool 41 Vertical Locking surface 42 Tapered guide surface 43 Screw 46 Axis 47 Small item storage portion 48 Cup or bottle 49 Conventional drawer device 50 Conventional drawer

Claims (4)

A housing portion of the article can be pulled out to the static part, Ri Do and a front plate provided with a pull, when pulling the pullers, the front plate is tilted allowed up to a predetermined angle to the front side After, in the drawer storage device formed so that the front plate and the storage portion are pulled out simultaneously ,
In the position where the predetermined angle is tilted, the front plate cannot be pulled out by engaging with the stationary part side of the drawer storage device, and the engaging part can be pulled by pulling the puller further from the position. An engagement / disengagement mechanism is provided to disengage
The engagement / disengagement mechanism includes an engagement / disengagement arm, and a base end portion of the engagement / disengagement arm is attached to a back surface of the front plate, and a distal end portion of the engagement / disengagement arm is a rail that guides the storage portion. A drawer storage device that is configured to slide in the groove of the drawer. It consists of a storage part of the article that can be pulled out with respect to the stationary part and a front plate having a puller, and when the puller is pulled, the front plate is tilted to the front side to a predetermined angle, In the drawer storage device formed so that the front plate and the storage portion are pulled out simultaneously,
In addition to providing a lock mechanism that locks the storage portion at the position where the predetermined angle is tilted, a lock release mechanism that releases the lock is provided,
The lock mechanism and the lock release mechanism have a lock frame, the lock frame is fixed to the drawer frames on the left and right sides of the drawer, and a finger hook and a lock rod are provided in the lock frame. Drawer storage device. The drawer storage device according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage portion different from the storage portion on a back surface of the front plate . 4. The drawer storage device according to claim 3 , wherein the other storage unit includes a rotatable accessory storage unit .

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