JP5648161B2 - Nursing cart - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a movable nursing cart used in a hospital or the like.

  Nursing carts used for storing and transporting notebook PCs for electronic medical records, X-ray films, and other materials, drugs, and instruments are known. This kind of nursing cart generally has a basic structure in which a top plate for placing a notebook PC or the like is arranged above a movable main body holding a storage tray for storing various articles (for example, a patent) Reference 1).

  As disclosed in the following patent document, the body of the nursing cart includes a base having casters attached to the lower surface, a handle that is fixed to the base and has a gripping part for a user to grip, and a base. And a top support column for standing and supporting the top plate from below. The top support column can be extended and contracted, so that the height position of the top plate can be arbitrarily raised and lowered.

  In the ready-made nursing cart, the handle gripping part is set at the rear end of the handle, while the top support column is in front of the gripping part and supports the front part of the top panel. It has become. Therefore, when the user pushes the nursing cart forward while moving the gripping part and moves the nursing cart close to the other furniture, the top plate support column interferes with the top plate of the other furniture, and the nursing cart Cannot be moved further forward (and brought closer to other furniture), and as a result, there is a problem in that it occupies a limited space such as a nurse station.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-200086

  Based on the above points, the main object of the present invention is to provide a nursing cart that contributes to space saving.

That is, the nursing cart according to the present invention is a nursing cart having a movable self-supporting main body and a top plate disposed above the main body, the main body extending in the front-rear direction and having a plurality of casters. A base having a frame attached to a lower surface ; a handle having a gripping part fixed to the base and gripped by a user at least at the rear; and a left and right side of the base behind the center in the front-rear direction of the base and a top plate supporting struts to allow lifting the top plate and erected from the direction from the center portion of the side support the rear portion of the top plate from below, between the top plate and the body, forward and it has a front receiving space which can insert the edges of other furniture components from the outer end of the same side as the top plate supporting struts of the frame than the top board supporting strut Further, on the side where the edge of the other furniture components and optional members can be placed at the position sandwiched between the outer end of the frame on the same side as the top plate support column and the top plate It has a part accommodation space .

If it is such, while the top plate support column and the grip portion are both located in the rear part of the center in the front-rear direction, between the main body and the top plate, the other furniture from the front Since it has the front part accommodation space which can insert the edge of a component, the edge of the component of another furniture can be positioned to a deeper position compared with the conventional nursing cart. In other words, the top plate of the nursing cart and the edge of the other furniture can be overlapped in the vertical direction in a larger range, contributing to space saving.

  An example of the shape of such a nursing cart handle is one in which the handle is substantially or completely annular and has a gripping portion at its rear end. Note that “the handle is substantially ring-shaped” is a concept including a C-shape in which the handle is partially broken.

  As an example of a configuration for specifically realizing the configuration described in the previous stage, the base includes a pair of left and right frames that extend in the front-rear direction and a plurality of casters are attached to the lower surface. When the frame on the same side as the support column for the plate is positioned further outward than the support column for the top plate, or the side edge of the top plate on the same side as the support plate for the top plate is viewed in plan view. In the above, there are those positioned further outward than the top plate supporting column.

  As an example of a configuration for enabling easy operation from the front part of such a nursing cart, the front end part of the handle projects forward from the front edge of the top plate in plan view. It is done.

  As an example of an arrangement mode of the handle of such a nursing cart, the handle is positioned at the uppermost part of the main body excluding the top plate support column, and the accommodating space is provided between the handle and the top plate. Are formed.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to provide a nursing cart that contributes to space saving.

1 is an overall perspective view of a nursing cart according to an embodiment of the present invention. The whole perspective view of the nursing cart which concerns on the same embodiment. The rear view of the nursing cart which concerns on the same embodiment. The left view of the nursing cart which concerns on the embodiment. The top view of the nursing cart which concerns on the same embodiment. AA sectional drawing in FIG. BB sectional drawing in FIG. The figure which shows the usage condition of the nursing cart which concerns on the embodiment. The whole perspective view of the nursing cart which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. The top view of the nursing cart which concerns on the same embodiment. The left view of the nursing cart which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the attachment aspect to the outlet socket of the power receiving part of the nursing cart which concerns on the embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The nursing cart C according to the present embodiment constitutes a furniture system S in combination with a nurse table T which is another furniture with a top plate.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the nursing cart C includes a base 3 having casters 31 a attached to the lower surface thereof, a top plate support column 4 erected from the left rear portion of the base 3, and the base 3. A rear column 5 that is erected from the right rear portion, a front column 6 that is erected in a pair on the left and right sides from the front portion of the base 3, and a top plate that is supported by the top plate support column 4 so as to be movable up and down. 2, a handle 7 that is connected to the front column 6, the rear column 5, and the top plate support column 4 and has a substantially annular shape, and the top plate support column 4, the rear column 5, and the bottom plate 2. A tray supporting rail 9 supported by the front column 6 and provided in a pair on the left and right sides, and a tray 8 supported on the rail 9 so that both left and right end portions are slidable in the depth direction are provided. The nursing cart C has an asymmetric shape. Here, the base 3, the top plate support column 4, the rear column 5, the front column 6, the handle 7, the rail 9, and the tray 8 constitute the main body 1 according to the present embodiment. .

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the base 3 extends in the front-rear direction and a plurality of casters 31 a are attached to the lower surface of the base frame 31, and a pair of left and right base frames 31. The front connection member 32 and the rear connection member 33 that connect the rear end portions and extend in the left-right direction and make a pair in the front-rear direction, and the left-side portions of the front connection member 32 and the rear connection member 33 are connected to each other. And a horizontal member 34 extending in the front-rear direction. The caster 31a has a braking state in which the caster 31a is prohibited from rolling and a non-braking state in which the caster 31a is allowed to roll, as is well known as a caster used in this kind of nursing cart. A stopper that can be changed between them is provided. The front end portions of the left and right base frames 31 are provided with cushioning materials 31b formed of an elastic material. The buffer material 31 b has a cap shape that covers the tip of the base frame 31. From the right base frame 31, the rear strut 5 and the right front strut 6 are provided upright. Further, from the horizontal member 34, the top plate support column 4 and the left front column 6 are provided upright. In other words, the base frame 31 on the same side as the top plate support column 4, that is, the left side base frame 31 is located further outward than the top plate support column 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 6, the top plate support column 4 supports the top plate 2 by a gas spring so as to be movable up and down. Specifically, a fixed portion 42 that is positioned to the side of the center of the base 3 in the left-right direction and that is attached to the side portion of the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2 is fixed to the connecting member behind the base 3. It is configured to be able to project and retract in the vertical direction. The rod 41 and the fixing portion 42 have a rectangular shape in cross section in order to prevent the top plate 2 from rotating. The fixing portion 42 of the top plate support column 4 is attached on the rear connecting member 33. That is, the handle 7 is fixed on a connecting member below the gripping portion 74a described later. In addition, a plurality of rail support holes 43 for attaching the rails 9 for supporting the tray 8 are provided in the top plate support column 4 so as to be separated from each other in the height direction. By operating the lever 28 attached to the lower surface 27 side of the top plate 2 in the vertical direction, the rod 41 of the top plate support column 4 protrudes and sinks, and the height of the top plate 2 with respect to the base 3. The position can be changed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, the rear column 5 and the front column 6 are provided with a plurality of rail support holes 51 and 61 for attaching the rails 9 separated in the height direction. Further, the handle 7 is fixed to the upper ends of the rear column 5 and the front column 6.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the handle 7 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and has a substantially annular shape. In the present embodiment, the handle 7 has a metal C-shape, and is formed using, for example, an aluminum pipe material. More specifically, the handle 7 includes a front handle frame 71 forming a front edge, and left and right sides extending rearward from left and right ends of the front handle frame 71 and rear end portions 72a and 73a being inclined upward. Handle frames 72 and 73 and a rear handle frame 74 for connecting the rear ends of the left and right side handle frames 72 and 73 are provided. The rear handle frame 74 is provided with a gripping portion 74a. Here, the left and right side handle frames 72 and 73 are substantially parallel to each other. Further, both the front handle frame 71 and the rear handle frame 74 are horizontal to the floor surface. That is, the front handle frame 71 and the rear handle frame 74 are also parallel. The handle 7 is positioned at the uppermost part of the main body except for the top plate support column 4. In other words, only the upper end of the fixing portion 42 of the top plate support column 4, the rod 41, and the top plate 2 exist above the handle 7. Therefore, a space is formed between the handle 7 and the top plate 2. Further, the front end portion of the handle 7, that is, the front end portions of the front handle frame 71 and the side handle frames 72 and 73 project forward from the front edge 23 of the top plate 2 in plan view. Further, the rear end portion of the handle 7, that is, the rear handle frame 74 and the rear end portions 72a, 73a of the side handle frames 72, 73 project rearward from the rear edge 24 of the top plate 2 in plan view. The left end portion of the handle 7, that is, the left side handle frame 73 is located inside the left edge 25 of the top plate 2 in plan view. On the other hand, the right end portion of the handle 7, that is, the right side handle frame 72, substantially coincides with the right edge 26 of the top plate 2 in plan view. The left side handle frame 73 of the handle 7 is broken at a position corresponding to the top plate support column 4. That is, the positions corresponding to the front and rear surfaces of the top plate support column 4 are the open ends of the handle 7 having a C-shape. The handle 7 is attached to the top plate support column 4 via a U-shaped bracket 75 by welding.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 6, the tray 8 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and has a tray body 81 having a storage space inside, and extends outward from the upper edge of the tray body 81. And a hanging wall 83 provided by hanging from the outer edge of the flange 82. Further, the tray 8 has a vertically long shape having a depth dimension larger than a width dimension so that more nursing carts C can be brought closer to the nurse table T.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 6, the rail 9 is supported by the top plate support column 4, the rear column 5, and the front column 6 so that the height position can be changed. More specifically, a plurality of rail support holes 43, 51, 61 are provided in the top plate support column 4, the rear column 5 and the front column 6 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the height direction. , 51, 61, the rail 9 is supported by the rail support 91. That is, the rail 9 is supported on the top plate support column 4, the rear column 5 and the front column 6 so that the height position thereof can be changed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 and 7, the top plate 2 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a portion on the left side and the rear side from the center of the lower surface is cantilevered to the top plate support column 4. I support it. More specifically, the top plate 2 has a substantially square shape, and the width dimension is set substantially equal to the width dimension of the base 3. Further, a fence 21 is provided at the front edge of the top plate 2 to prevent the articles placed on the top plate 2 from falling. Specifically, the attachment member 22 for connecting to the rod 41 of the top plate support column 4 is provided on the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the attachment member 22 is arranged on the left edge of the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2 and extends in the front-rear direction, and on the right side from the front and rear end portions 221 a of the attachment frame 221. The front and rear reinforcing frames 222 extend. In other words, either one of the attachment frame 221 and the reinforcing frame 222 is connected to the other end. Each of the mounting frame 221 and the reinforcing frame 222 has a square pipe shape, that is, a rectangular cross section, and is integrally formed by welding. The mounting member 22 has a U-shape when viewed from the bottom. Here, the side edge on the same side as the top plate support column 4 of the top plate 2, that is, the left side edge, is located further outward than the top plate support column 4 in plan view.

  Further, the top plate 2 is provided with a lever 28 for operating a gas spring of the top plate support column 4 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, 6 and 7. Specifically, a lever mounting portion 29 for mounting the lever 28 is provided at the left rear end portion of the top plate 2. The lever 28 moves up and down integrally with the top plate 2 and can be operated while placing a hand on the top plate 2. The lever 28 is disposed at a position where the entire lever 28 is covered with the top view top plate 2. Further, the lever 28 has its operation end so as not to interfere with the top plate 2 of the nurse table T, and to make it easy to raise and lower the top plate 2 by making the lever 28 easy to reach. The part is attached to the handle 7 side.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 8, between the main body 1 and the top plate 2, more specifically, between the handle 7 and the top plate 2, It has the accommodation space SP into which the edge of another furniture component can be inserted from the front or side. More specifically, the accommodation space SP includes a front accommodation space SP1 formed below the front portion of the top plate 2 and a side accommodation space SP2 formed below the left side portion of the top plate 2. . The front housing space SP1 can be inserted with an edge of a component of another furniture, more specifically, an edge of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T from the front. The front housing space SP1 is formed between the front portion of the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2, more specifically between the front portion of the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2 and the top support column 4 and the front portion of the handle 7. It is a space that is formed. The side portion accommodating space SP2 can be inserted with an edge portion of a component member of another furniture, more specifically, an edge portion of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T from the side. The side housing space SP2 is a left end portion of the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2, more specifically, a portion on the left side of the top plate supporting column 4 on the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2, and the left side of the upper surface of the base 3. It is a space formed between the ends. An optional member such as a basket can be arranged in the side housing space SP2. For example, it is possible to hang a basket for storing medical charts and accessories on the side handle frame 73 of the handle 7. Even if an optional member such as a cage (not shown) is disposed in the side housing space SP2, the top plate 2, the side housing space SP2, and the optional member are covered with the top plate 2 in plan view. The size of is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the nurse table T includes a top plate T1 and leg elements T2 that support the top plate T1. The leg element T2 connects the left and right leg bases T21 extending in the front-rear direction, the left and right leg struts T22 standing up from the leg base T21 and supporting the top plate T1, and the lower portions of the left and right leg struts T22. And a frame material T23. When the nursing cart C approaches the nurse table T from the front, the top plate T1 of the nurse table T is inserted into the front housing space SP1 as shown in FIG. That is, the main body 1 of the nursing cart C is positioned on the lower surface 27 side of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T, and the top plate 2 of the nursing cart C is overlapped with the upper surface side of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T. To position. Even if the top plate 2 of the nursing cart C is moved up and down, the top plate T1 of the nurse table T and the top plate 2 of the nursing cart C do not interfere with each other. That is, when the top plate support column 4 is extended and the top plate 2 is raised, the height dimension of the accommodation space SP between the lower surface 27 of the top plate 2 and the handle 7 of the main body 1 increases, When the plate support column 4 is contracted and the top plate 2 is lowered, the height of the accommodation space SP is reduced. In any case, the top plate T1 of the nurse table T can be accommodated in the accommodation space. it can. In other words, the height position of the handle 7 of the nursing cart C is lower than the height position of the lower surface of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T, and the height position of the lower surface of the mounting member 22 of the top plate 2 of the nurse cart C is the nurse. The height of the upper surface of the top plate T1 of the table T is set higher. Specifically, the height position of the top surface of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T is 849 mm from the floor surface, whereas the height position of the top surface of the handle 7 is 770 mm or less, and the top plate 2 can be moved up and down. It is desirable that the height position of the lower surface of the mounting member 22 when lowered to the lower end is set to 850 mm or more. Further, in the state where the nursing cart C is as close as possible to the nurse table T, as shown in FIG. 8, the cushioning material 31b provided at the front end of the base frame 31 strikes the frame material T23.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the top plate supporting column 4 and the gripping portion 74a are both located in the rear portion of the center in the front-rear direction, and the main body 1 and the top plate 2 are also located. Since there is a receiving space SP in which the edge of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T can be inserted from the front or side, the edge of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T is compared with a conventional nursing cart. To a deeper position. In other words, the top plate 2 of the nursing cart C and the edge of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T can be overlapped in the vertical direction over a larger range, contributing to space saving.

  Since the handle 7 is substantially annular, more specifically C-shaped, and has a gripping portion 74a at the rear end thereof, a C-shape having openings corresponding to the front and rear surfaces of the top plate support column 4 is provided. Therefore, instead of joining both ends of the pipe constituting the handle 7, it may be attached to the top plate support column 4 via the bracket 75 as described above, with less man-hours. The handle 7 can be attached to the top plate support column 4.

  The top plate support column 4 is located on the left side of the center of the base 3 in the left-right direction, and supports the left side of the top plate 2 from below, so that the nursing cart C is closer to the side of the nurse table T. Can be made.

  The base 3 has a pair of left and right base frames 31 extending in the front-rear direction and having a plurality of casters 31a attached to the lower surface, and the left base frame 31 is further outside the top plate 2 support column. And the left side edge 25 of the top plate 2 is located further outward than the top plate support column 4 in a plan view. A side housing space SP2 is formed, and other furniture such as a nurse table T can be arranged in the side housing space SP2.

  Since the front end portion of the handle 7 projects forward from the front edge 23 of the top plate 2 in plan view, the nursing cart C can be moved by gripping the front end portion of the handle 7, that is, the front handle frame 71. Easy to operate from the front.

  The handle 7 is fixed to the upper ends of the front strut 6 and the rear strut 5 and is positioned at the uppermost portion of the main body 1 except for the top support pillar 4, and the nurse is interposed between the handle 7 and the top 2. Since the accommodation space SP for accommodating the top plate T1 of the table T is formed, the top plate 2 of the nursing cart C can be overhanged without difficulty.

  Since the base frame 31 with the casters 31a attached to the lower surface extends in the front-rear direction as an integral part, the strength of the base frame 31 can be ensured.

  Since the cushioning material 31b formed of an elastic material is provided at the front end portions of the left and right base frames 31, when the cushioning material 31b brings the nursing cart C close to the nurse table T as much as possible, the nurse table It strikes against the frame material T23 of T and prevents the nursing cart C from approaching the nurse table T any more. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rod 41 of the top plate support column 4 from hitting the edge of the top plate T1 of the nurse table T and damaging the top plate T1 of the nurse table T.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the handle is formed in a C shape, but a configuration in which the handle is completely annular may be employed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the side handle frame of the handle A7 is positioned outside the top plate support column, and the bracket for attaching the handle A7 to the outer surface of the top plate support column and the front column. A70 may be provided. The handle A7 includes a front handle frame A71 that forms a front edge, and left and right side handle frames A72, A73 that extend rearward from the left and right ends of the front handle frame A71 and have rear end portions A72a, A73a inclined upward. And a rear handle frame A74 that connects the rear ends of the left and right side handle frames A72, A73. A gripping part A74a is provided on the rear handle frame A74. In the nursing cart shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the same names and symbols as those in the above-described embodiment are attached to the respective parts other than the handle A7 and the bracket A70. Of course, although not shown in the figure, the handle frame on the side of the handle may be positioned inside the top support column and a bracket for attaching the handle may be provided on the inner surfaces of the top support column and the front support column. In this way, when a configuration in which the handle is completely annular is adopted, the handle can be easily secured. Furthermore, such a handle can be fixedly attached to each column by a method such as screwing or welding. That is, attachment is easy. And when the structure which a handle | steering-wheel is completely cyclic | annular is employ | adopted, the arbitrary positions of a handle | steering-wheel can be hold | gripped.

  On the other hand, even when a C-shaped handle is employed, an attachment mode in which the top plate support column is sandwiched between both opening ends of the handle may be employed. Furthermore, an aspect in which the opening end of the C-shaped handle is provided in the gripping part, that is, an aspect in which the gripping part is divided into left and right may be employed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the top plate support column is provided on the left side behind the center in the front-rear direction. However, the top plate support column may be provided on the right side behind the center in the front-rear direction. Further, in the above-described embodiment, only one top plate support column is provided, and the top plate is cantilevered by the top plate support column. However, the top plate support column is located behind the center in the front-rear direction. A total of two may be provided on both the left and right sides. Here, when two top plate support columns are provided, the top plate support columns may have a circular shape in cross-section.

  In addition, if the top plate support column is provided behind the center in the front-rear direction, the horizontal position of the top plate support column matches the left or right edge of the base. Even if it is the same as the left or right edge of the top plate, insert the edge of other furniture components between the top plate and the main body only from the front. It is possible to form a storage space that can be used.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the attachment member for connecting to the rod of the column for supporting the top plate is formed in a U shape in a bottom view, but this attachment member may be formed in a B shape in a bottom view. . That is, the mounting members are arranged on the left and right side edge portions of the lower surface of the top plate and extend in the front-rear direction, respectively, and the front and rear reinforcement frames that connect the front and rear end portions of the left and right mounting frames, respectively. You may employ | adopt the structure which has these. In addition, the attachment member may be formed by bending a single pipe frame so as to have a U-shape or B-shape when viewed from the bottom.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the front end portion of the handle projects forward from the front edge of the top plate in plan view, but the front end portion of the handle matches the front edge of the top plate in plan view. Of course, it is possible to adopt a mode in which it is housed behind the front edge of the top plate in plan view.

  In the above-described embodiment, the handle is positioned at the uppermost part of the main body excluding the top plate support column, and the accommodation space is formed between the handle and the top plate. Of course, it may be provided in the middle in the height direction of the main body.

  In addition, the nursing cart C may be provided with a power receiving unit P as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. This power receiving unit is supplied with electric power from an outlet T3 provided on the nurse table T, and a rechargeable battery or a charger is installed in a nursing cart C when using a notebook computer (not shown) arranged on a top board. Or, when charging the charger, the power is supplied to the electric equipment provided in the nursing cart C.

  The outlet T3 provided on the nurse table T is provided with a magnet T32 movably in the vertical and horizontal directions inside a guide container T31 having a symmetrical shape and opening in a trumpet shape. Further, electrodes T33 are provided on both sides of the magnet T32 inside the guide container T31. On the other hand, the power receiving unit P includes a power receiving unit main body P1 having a tip portion P1a formed in a semi-cylindrical shape, and a leg P2 for connecting the power receiving unit main body P1 to the handle 7. The leg portion P2 is fixed to the handle 7 by a method such as welding or screwing. A tip P1a of the power receiving unit main body P1 includes a magnetic body P11 that can be attracted to the magnet T32 of the outlet T3 and an electrode P12 that can be connected to the electrode T33 of the outlet T3. The electrode P12 is provided on both sides of the magnetic body P11. When the power receiving unit P is brought close to the outlet T3, the power receiving unit main body P1 is accommodated in the guide container T31 of the outlet T3, and the magnetic body P11 of the power receiving unit P and the magnet T32 of the outlet T3 attract each other. At that time, since the magnet T32 can swing in the vertical and horizontal directions in the guide container T31, the nursing cart C is roughly positioned with respect to the nurse table T, so that the magnet T32 is positioned between the magnet T32 and the magnetic body P11. Inquiries occur. That is, it is not necessary to finely position the electrode P12 of the power receiving unit P of the nursing cart C and the electrode T33 of the outlet T3 of the nurse table T. The electrode P12 of the power receiving unit P and the electrode T33 of the outlet T3 are in contact with each other. That is, the size and shape of the power receiving unit P and the outlet T3 are set so that the tip end portion P1a of the power receiving unit main body P1 can be accommodated in the guide container T31 of the outlet T3. The height positions of the power receiving unit P and the outlet T3 are such that the cushioning material 31b provided at the front end of the base frame 31 hits the frame material T23 of the nurse table T, and the magnetic body P11 of the power receiving unit P and the outlet. The magnets T32 of T3 are attracted to each other, and the electrode P12 of the power receiving unit P and the electrode T33 of the outlet T3 are in contact with each other and can be energized. As described above, in the nursing cart C and the nurse table T shown in FIG. 11, the same names and symbols as those in the above-described embodiment are attached to the respective parts other than the power receiving unit P and the outlet T3. . In addition to the nurse table T, the outlet T3 may be provided in other furniture that can be used with the nursing cart C, such as a desk or a counter.

  In addition, you may change variously in the range which does not impair the meaning of this invention.

C ... Nursing cart 1 ... Main body 2 ... Top plate 23 ... Front edge of the top plate 25 ... Left side edge of the top plate (side edge on the same side as the support plate for the top plate)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 ... Base 31 ... Base frame 31a ... Caster 4 ... Top plate support column 7 ... Handle 74a ... Holding part SP ... Accommodating space T ... Nurse table (other furniture)

Claims (6)

A nursing cart comprising a movable main body and a top plate arranged above the main body,
The base has a base having a frame extending in the front-rear direction and a plurality of casters attached to the lower surface ; a handle fixed to the base and having a gripping portion at least at the rear for gripping by a user; and the base A top plate support column that is erected from a portion of the base that is rearward of the center in the front-rear direction and laterally from the center in the left-right direction, and that supports the rear portion of the top plate from below and allows the top plate to be raised and lowered. between the top plate and the body, and has a front receiving space which can insert the edges of other furniture components from the front, outside the same side as the top plate supporting struts of the frame The end of the other furniture component is positioned at the outer side of the top plate support column and sandwiched between the outer plate and the top plate on the same side of the frame as the top plate support column. Edge and optional parts Nursing cart and having a a deployable side housing space. The nursing cart according to claim 1, wherein the handle is substantially or completely annular and has a grip portion at a rear end thereof. The base has a pair of left and right frames extending in the front-rear direction and a plurality of casters attached to the lower surface, and the frame on the same side as the top plate support column is more than the top plate support column. The nursing cart according to claim 1, wherein the nursing cart is located further outward . The nursing cart according to claim 1, 2, or 3 , wherein a side edge of the top plate that is on the same side as the top plate support column is present further outward than the top plate support column in plan view . The nursing cart according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 , wherein a front end portion of the handle projects forward from a front edge of the top plate in a plan view . The said handle is located in the uppermost part of the said main body except the said support | pillar for a top plate support, The said accommodation space is formed between this handle and the said top plate. Or the nursing cart of 5.

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