JP4162145B2 - Rotating table - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating dining table suitable for movement and transportation.

  Traditionally, in restaurants where a rotating dining table is installed, the sushi product is served on a crescent conveyor with a crescent-shaped plate pivoted on an endless chain placed on the product plate and placed on the rotating dining table. , Are traveling around.

  When this rotating dining table is brought into a store, event hall, or exhibition hall, the rotating dining table is divided into a plurality of lengths at the factory and then loaded onto a transport vehicle such as a trailer. Etc., and assembled and installed on site.

  Moreover, in order to make conveyance easy, there also existed the unit-type rotary dining table which reduced the size of the rotating dining table and provided the caster in the lower part (for example, refer patent document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-8854 (page 2-3, Fig. 1-4)

  Moreover, there was no thing of the system which divides | segments a rotary dining table into the length direction or the width direction, and folds.

  Conventionally, as described above, the unit-type rotary dining table is small, but cannot be folded, so a wide space has to be secured not only during storage but also during movement.

  Also, because it is larger than the elevator size and heavy, it cannot be moved by elevator when used in high-rise buildings, high-rise hotels, etc., and must be moved using windows, stairs, etc. In addition, a large space for movement was necessary, and transportation and movement workability was not good.

  In addition, since 200V was used as the power source for the circuit, it was indispensable to install a 200V outlet at the installation location, and the installation location was limited.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a rotating dining table that can be moved by an elevator, moved in a narrow space, stored, and installed, and can be easily folded and unfolded.

The present invention relates to a rotating dining table provided with a circuit for circulating and transporting products, wherein the rotating table is composed of a base provided with a circuit and a leg that supports the base, The base is divided into two in the length direction, and the divided bases are foldable via hinge members such as hinges so that the upper surfaces of the bases are in contact with each other in a vertical state. It is characterized in that it is pivotally supported with respect to a table , a guide bar is inserted between each leg so as to be able to enter and leave, and a moving means is arranged at the lower part of the leg,
Or, place the rotating shaft on the shaft support with the leg of one base, place this bearing on the base, fix the sprocket to the outside of the bearing, rotate this sprocket, fold the base and deploy a rotation mechanism comprising a be because of the worm reduction gear, is characterized in that arranged on the leg side which arranged rotational shaft.

  According to the rotating dining table according to the present invention, it is composed of a base provided with a circuit and a leg that supports the base, the base is divided into two parts, and the divided bases are connected via hinge members. Because it is foldable, the leg is pivotally supported so as to be tiltable with respect to the base, and a moving means is provided at the bottom of the leg, so it can be moved and stored in a folded state, and in a narrow space. It can be moved, stored and installed, and can be moved by an elevator, and has excellent mobility.

  In addition, folding and unfolding can be easily performed by a woman alone, and the workability is greatly improved, making it ideal for entertainment, exhibitions, and even small restaurants.

In addition, a guide bar is inserted between each leg so that it can be freely inserted and removed, a rotating shaft is arranged on the shaft support with the leg of one base, this bearing is placed on the base, and a sprocket is fixed to the outside of the bearing. It is, by rotating the sprocket folding the base, a rotary mechanism comprising a worm gear reducer in order to expand, by Rukoto of high speed steel in the leg side which arranged rotation axis, folding, base during deployment, the legs The body can be prevented from being distorted, folded and unfolded more smoothly.

  For the purpose of enabling movement, storage and installation in a narrow space, and easy folding and unfolding, the base equipped with a circuit is divided into two in its length direction, and each divided base is hinged The leg is pivotally supported so as to be tiltable with respect to the base, and the moving means is disposed at the lower part of the leg.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the rotary dining table according to the present invention has the following configuration.

  The rotating dining table used in the present invention comprises a base 18 and a base 18 provided with a circuit 16 for circulating and transporting the product 12 in the present invention, and in the present invention, the product dish 14 on which sushi is arranged. And a supporting leg 20.

  In this example, it is desirable that a wrap is provided on the product 12 of the product tray 14 in terms of hygiene.

  The circuit 16 is generally called a crescent conveyor or a crescent chain in which a large number of crescent-type plates 24 are axially supported on an endless chain 22 and is formed in a flat rectangular shape with a work space in the center. ing.

  The patrol mechanism of the patrol circuit 16 hangs the endless chain 22 between a drive sprocket 28 pivotally attached to the drive motor 26 and a tension member 30 provided at an important point in order to apply tension to the endless chain 22. It is a structure that is mounted and circulated by the drive sprocket 28.

  Further, the drive motor 26 is a 100V motor. Therefore, since a plurality of outlets for 100V are usually installed in a room, they can be easily installed even in ordinary households.

  The base 18 is divided into two in the length direction, and each of the divided bases 18 can be folded via a hinge member 32 such as a hinge.

  In this example, the hinge member 32 is disposed only on the inner side of both bases 20 in consideration of the beauty of the outer surface.

  The leg 20 is pivotally supported with respect to the base 18 so that the leg 20 can be tilted, and a moving means 34 is disposed below the leg 20.

  In this example, the leg 20 has a U-shaped lower part in a plan view and slightly protrudes toward the inside of the base 18 in a plan view. However, almost the entire area of the center when the base 18 is expanded can be used as a work space.

  Moreover, the moving means 34 is a caster with a stopper.

  In the figure, reference numeral 36 denotes a base 18 and an exterior cover body to be placed outside the legs 20, and 38 denotes a side of each leg 20 so that the legs 20 are fixed when the rotating dining table is folded. Fasteners deployed at the edges, 40 indicates a counter.

  The process of folding and transporting and moving the rotary dining table according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

  First, the exterior cover body 36 is removed, and the crescent chain itself composed of the endless chain 22 and the plate 24 forming the circuit 16 or only the folded portions (for several links) of both bases 18 are removed.

  At this time, by releasing the tension applied to the crescent chain by the tension member 30, the crescent chain itself or a necessary part thereof can be easily removed.

  Next, the connecting portion at the center of the base 18 is pushed downward, and the base 18 is gradually folded via the hinge member 32 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  Next, after the base 18 is folded in a vertical state, the legs 20 are fastened by the fastening tools 38 provided on the legs 20 (see FIG. 4).

  When the base 18 is folded, a hinge member 32 interposed between the divided bases 18, a leg 20 pivotally supported on the base 18, and a moving means 34 below the leg 20. A certain caster allows both legs 20 to move smoothly to the center, and can be folded with a small force.

  Further, in order to deploy and install the rotating dining table, first, the fastening tool 38 to which both legs 20 are fastened is released, and the center lower portion of each folded base 18 is pushed upward, and the base 18 Is expanded until it becomes horizontal, and thereafter, the crescent chain (endless chain 22) as the circuit 16 is hooked or attached only to the removed part, and the exterior cover body 36 is installed to complete the installation.

  Also in this unfolding operation, the legs 20 are smoothly moved outward by the hinge member 32, the leg 20 pivotally supported by the base 18, and the moving means 34 below the leg 20, so that the unfolding can be easily performed. Can be made.

  The rotating dining table folded as described above is not only small in volume, but also moved by the moving means 34, so that it can be stored and moved in a narrow space, and further moved by an elevator. Not only is it ideal for events and exhibitions at venues and other facilities, it is also easy to move after installation (change the installation position).

  In addition, since a 100V motor is used as a motor for driving the circuit 14, the installation location is not limited, and it can be installed anytime, from company employee cafeterias to ordinary homes, to enjoy rotating sushi. Can do.

  Further, when installing in a store, when changing the pattern due to refurbishment or the like, it can be folded or moved without being folded, and the pattern changing operation can be easily performed.

  Moreover, in order to provide a product at the rotary dining table according to the present invention, the product plate 14 on which the product 12 is arranged is sequentially supplied to the circuit 16 and the product is provided, as in the conventional rotary dining table. .

  Further, another example is shown in FIGS.

In this example, in order to facilitate the folding and unfolding operation of the rotary dining table of the first embodiment, a rotary shaft 42 is arranged on a shaft support portion with the leg 20 of one base 18, and a bearing for the rotary shaft 42 is provided. 43 disposed on the base 18, bearing 43 outwardly to secure the sprocket 56, rotate the sprocket 56 by folding the base 18, a rotating mechanism 44 consisting of a worm speed reducer order to expand, the rotary shaft 42 arranged in the leg 20 side which arranged, further folding to prevent distortion during deployment, in order to smoothly guide, in which is inserted freely and out the guide bar 46 between the legs 20.

In this example, the rotation mechanism 44 is configured by a worm reduction gear including a worm wheel gear 48 and a worm gear 50.

More specifically, the handle 52 is pivotally supported by the worm gear 50 , the sprocket 54 is pivotally supported by the worm wheel gear 48 , and the chain 58 is mounted between the sprocket 56 fixed to the bearing 43 of the rotary shaft 42. By rotating the handle 52, the sprocket 56 is rotated, and the rotating dining table is folded and unfolded.

By adopting this worm speed reducer, even if the handle 52 is released, braking force is applied by the worm gear 50 and the worm wheel gear 48, the rotation of the sprocket 56 is controlled, and the rotating dining table is folded unnecessarily. Or, there is no risk of deployment, and it can be handled extremely safely.

  Further, the guide bar 46 is inserted in the lower part of the divided leg of each base so as to be able to enter and exit through the inside of each leg via a lubricating member (not shown) such as a bearing.

  In addition, the hinge members 32 are arranged on both the inner and outer sides of both bases 20, and the lower part of the leg 20 is formed in a U shape in plan view so that it does not protrude inside the base 18 in plan view. The entire center area can be used as a work space.

  Thus, since this example is provided with the rotation mechanism 44, even a woman can easily fold and unfold the rotating dining table alone by rotating the handle 52.

  In addition, the guide bar 46 can prevent distortion generated in the base 18 and the leg 20 during folding and unfolding, and can smoothly guide each base 18 and the leg 20 so that folding, unfolding and moving are possible. Workability can be secured permanently.

  In both examples, the circuit 16 is not limited to a crescent conveyor or a crescent chain, and it is obvious to employ an endless chain, an endless belt, or other circulating mechanism.

  Moreover, although the motor for driving the circuit 14 is a 100V motor, it is free to adopt a 200V motor and other driving means.

  The moving means 34 is a caster with a stopper, but it is obvious that another moving mechanism is used.

  Further, it is obvious that the base 18 can be folded and unfolded more smoothly by interposing an expansion / contraction means such as a cylinder or jack between the base 18 and the leg 20.

  In addition, it is obvious that the base 18 can be expanded and contracted in the length direction to change the entire length of the circuit 16 or to be connected to another rotating dining table.

  Further, it is obvious that an elevating mechanism is provided on the leg body 20 so that the height of the base 18 can be adjusted.

  Further, the shapes of the base 18 and the legs 20 are not limited to this example.

  Further, the mechanism, the mounting position, and the number of the hinge members 32 are not limited to this example.

  Further, it is obvious that the hinge member 32 is removed from the base 18 and the folded rotary dining table is transported in a divided state.

  Moreover, although the rotation mechanism 44 consists of a worm reduction gear in order to rotate the rotating shaft 42, it is free to employ | adopt another rotation mechanism and a folding mechanism.

  In addition, various kitchen facilities such as a water supply device, a refrigerator, a refrigerated showcase, etc. can be provided on the rotating dining table that is deployed and installed for use.

  Moreover, the shape of the rotary dining table of this invention is not limited to this example.

  The products provided at the rotating dining table according to the present invention are not limited to sushi, but are also used for fried foods, boiled foods, other food and drinks, and for display of various products such as shoes, bowls, fresh flowers, etc. Is possible.

The folding eating table folding work process which concerns on this invention is shown, (A) is a front view which shows a 1st process, (B) is a front view which shows a 2nd process. The front view which shows a 3rd process as the same. The side view which shows the state folded similarly. Same as above, front view. The top view which shows a use condition. Same as above, front view. Same side view. FIG. The front view which shows another example. FIG. Same side view. The front view which shows the state folded similarly. The enlarged front view which shows a rotation mechanism. An enlarged plan view of the same.

Explanation of symbols

12 commodity 14 commodity dish 16 circuit 18 base 20 leg body 32 hinge member 34 moving means 42 rotating shaft
43 Bearing 44 Rotating mechanism 46 Guide bar
56 Sprocket (for bearing 43)

Claims (2)

In the rotating dining table provided with a circuit (16) for circuit-transporting the product (12),
The rotating dining table comprises a base (18) provided with a circuit (16), and a leg (20) that supports the base (18),
The base (18) is divided into two in the length direction, and the divided bases (18) are brought into contact with each other in a state where the upper surfaces of the base (18) are perpendicular to each other via a hinge member (32) such as a hinge. As well as being foldable and pivoting the leg (20) so that it can tilt with respect to the base (18),
A guide bar (46) is inserted between each leg (20) so as to be freely accessible,
A rotary dining table, characterized in that a moving means (34) is disposed below the leg (20). The rotating shaft (42) is arranged on the shaft support portion of the base (18) with the leg (20), the bearing (43) of the rotating shaft (42) is arranged on the base (18), and the bearing ( 43) outwardly to secure the sprocket (56), folding the sprocket (56) to rotate the by base (18), the rotation mechanism comprising a worm gear reducer in order to expand (44), the rotation axis ( 42. The rotating dining table according to claim 1, wherein the rotating dining table is arranged on the side of the leg (20) on which 42) is arranged.

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