JP6634789B2 - Multifunctional box - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-function box particularly preferably used on a table used for office work, meetings, and the like.

  Recently, tables have been developed that can quickly respond to layout changes due to organizational changes or increase or decrease in the number of people, and also to various uses such as fixed seats, free addresses, and meeting tables. However, when a desktop panel, a side panel, or the like is attached to such a table as an option, a change in the organization of the table or a change in the use mode due to an increase or decrease in the number of people may occur.

  That is, the conventional desktop panel and side panel are generally attached to the table using a fixture such as a clamp, so that it is troublesome to remove or attach the desktop panel or the like when changing the usage of the table. Is often applied.

  In addition, there is a type in which a panel is simply placed on a top plate via a leg (for example, see Patent Document 1). However, the conventional leg merely holds the panel in an upright state, and does not have a function for further improving the convenience for the user.

  In addition, the above-described circumstances may similarly exist when the panel is used in a state where the panel is erected on a part other than the top plate.

JP 2011-115205 A

  The present invention focuses on the above points, and can be arranged on a top plate or the like without taking the trouble of attaching and detaching the panel, and further improves the convenience of the user using the top plate and the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-function box that can be operated.

In order to solve the above problems, a multi-function box according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the multi-function box according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a box body having an internal space opened upward through an upward opening, and a lid that is covered in a substantially horizontal position in the upward opening of the box body. As a configuration for allowing a wiring cable or the like housed inside the multi-function box to be led out to the outside, the peripheral wall has an upper edge with the lid at its upper edge. One having a notch for forming a wiring insertion port between them. The box body is used by being placed on furniture that can be used as a surface, and the box body includes a panel holding portion for holding the panel in an upright posture and can store articles therein. In the state where the panel is held by the panel holding portion, upward openings are respectively formed at the front and rear of the panel, and the lid is disposed at a position close to or in contact with the surface of the panel held by the panel holding portion. Each of the panels is covered with a lid at each of the front and rear upward openings , and the inside of the box main body is accessible from both sides of the panel.

  In such a case, the multi-function box is placed on a surface such as a tabletop surface while the panel is held upright by the panel holding section, whereby the multi-function box is placed. Can be separated on the surface. By simply lifting the panel or the panel and multi-function box and moving them to another location, it can easily cope with layout changes such as changes in the layout of tables used with this multi-function box, and other changes in usage patterns. can do. In addition, wiring and other articles can be stored in the box body, and the inside of the box body can be accessed from both sides of the panel by opening the lid, thereby further improving the convenience for the user. be able to.

  In the present invention, the “panel” may be any plate-shaped article used in connection with a top plate, and includes, for example, a desktop panel, a side panel, a white board, and the like.

  As an example of a specific configuration of the box body of such a multifunctional box, the multifunction box includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall arranged so as to surround the bottom wall, and the panel holding unit includes the peripheral wall. And a pair of grooves formed at opposing portions.

  As an example of a more specific configuration of the peripheral wall of the box body described in the preceding paragraph, a pair of main wall portions facing the surface of the panel, and a pair of end wall portions disposed between edges of these main wall portions. The one provided with.

  In particular, if the panel holding portion is configured by a pair of grooves formed so as to divide the both end wall portions at the center, respectively, the panel body is positioned in a state where the panel is positioned in the groove. The panel can be stably held.

  As a configuration for introducing a wiring cable or the like into the inside of the multifunctional box from below, there is a configuration in which the bottom wall is provided with a through hole for communicating the upper surface side and the lower surface side.

A multi-function box according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a box body having an internal space opened upward through an upward opening, and a lid which is attached to the upward opening of the box body in a substantially horizontal posture. Wherein the box body has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall arranged so as to surround the bottom wall, and a pair of grooves formed in opposing portions of the peripheral wall. A panel holding portion for holding the panel constituted by the panel in an upright posture , wherein upward opening portions are respectively formed in front and rear of the panel in a state where the panel is held by the panel holding portion, and the lid body Is a multi-function box disposed at a position close to or in contact with the surface of the panel held by the panel holding portion, and each of the upper and lower openings of the panel is covered with a lid , wherein the peripheral wall is In front of its upper edge Those having a notch for forming a wiring insertion port between the lid.
Even with such a configuration, this multi-function box is placed on a surface such as a table top surface while the panel is held upright by the panel holding section. It can be made to partition on the surface to be done. By simply lifting the panel or the panel and multi-function box and moving them to another location, it can easily cope with layout changes such as changes in the layout of tables used with this multi-function box, and other changes in usage patterns. can do. In addition, wiring and other articles can be stored in the box body, and the inside of the box body can be accessed from both sides of the panel by opening the lid, thereby further improving the convenience for the user. be able to. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to lead out a wiring cable or the like housed inside the multi-function box to the outside.

  If the lid has a ridge on its upper surface that is substantially parallel to the surface of the panel, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, or the like can be leaned on the panel for use.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can arrange | position on a top plate etc. without taking the trouble at the time of attaching and detaching a panel, and can further improve the convenience of the user who uses the top plate etc. A multifunctional box can be provided.

The perspective view showing the multifunctional box concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The front view showing the multifunctional box concerning the embodiment. The side view showing the multifunctional box concerning the embodiment. The top view showing the multifunctional box concerning the embodiment. AA sectional drawing in FIG. BB sectional drawing in FIG. CC sectional drawing in FIG. The perspective view showing the box main part concerning the embodiment. The bottom side perspective view showing the box main part concerning the embodiment. The exploded perspective view showing the multifunctional box concerning the embodiment. The perspective view showing the box main part concerning other embodiments of the present invention.

  One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 10, the multifunctional box B of the present embodiment is used by being placed on a top plate such as a movable table. The multifunctional box B includes a box body 1 having an internal space opened upward through an upward opening 1M, and a lid 2 covered in a substantially horizontal position in the upward opening 1M of the box body 1. The box main body 1 is provided with a panel holding portion 43 for holding the panel P in an upright posture, and the lid 2 is provided with a panel P held by the panel holding portion 43. Is disposed at a position close to or in contact with the surface of the first member. Note that the panel P of the present embodiment is a desktop panel.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIGS. 5 to 9, the box main body 1 includes a bottom wall 3 and a peripheral wall 4 arranged so as to surround the bottom wall 3. The panel holding portion 43 is constituted by a pair of grooves formed at opposing portions of the peripheral wall 4.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 to 9, the peripheral wall 4 includes a pair of main wall portions 41 facing the surface of the panel P and a portion between the edges of the main wall portions 41. And a pair of end wall portions 42 arranged at the upper end thereof, and an upper cutout portion 41a for forming a wiring insertion hole between the upper end portion and the lid body 2. The lower edge is provided with a lower notch 41b mainly used for hanging a finger. The main wall portion 41 has a double wall structure including an outer wall portion 411, an inner wall portion 412, and an upper wall portion 413 connecting between the outer edges of the outer wall portion 411 and the inner wall portion 412. The outer wall portion 411 and the inner wall portion 412 are connected by a plurality of connecting ribs 414. The end wall portion 42 has a double wall structure including an outer wall portion 421, an inner wall portion 422, and an upper wall portion 423 connecting between the upper edges of the outer wall portion 421 and the inner wall portion 422. The outer wall portion 421 and the inner wall portion 422 are connected by a plurality of connecting ribs 424.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 9, the panel holding portion 43 is configured by a pair of grooves formed so as to divide the both end wall portions 42 at the respective centers. That is, the outer wall portion 421 and the inner wall portion 422 of the end wall portion 42 are each separated by the groove at the center in the front-rear direction, and the edges of the outer wall portion 421 and the inner wall portion 422 facing the groove are end walls. They are connected by a portion 431. On the end wall portion 431 forming the groove, a holding ridge 432 for preventing rattling of the panel P to be held is formed so as to be vertically continuous.

  As shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 9, the bottom wall 3 has a bottom wall main body 31 disposed so as to be able to form an underfloor space 3s on the lower surface side, and a bottom surface of the bottom wall main body 31. It is provided with the reinforcing rib 32 provided. The bottom wall main body 31 is a plate-shaped member whose peripheral edge is continuous with lower edges of the inner wall portions 412 and 422 of the peripheral wall 4. As shown in FIGS. A through hole 311 is provided for communicating the upper surface and the lower surface. That is, a pair of the through-holes 311 are provided in the vicinity of both the left and right ends of the bottom wall main body 31, and these through-holes 311 communicate with the grooves forming the panel holding portion 43. Specifically, each through-hole 311 includes a vertical portion 313 extending in parallel with the end wall portion 42 and a horizontal portion 314 for connecting a central portion of the vertical portion 313 to a groove forming the panel holding portion 43. It has a T-shape in plan view. A panel receiving portion 312 for positioning and holding the lower end of the panel P is provided on the upper surface of the bottom wall main body 31. The panel receiving portion 312 has a central portion in the front-rear direction of the bottom wall body 31 protruding upward, and flanges 315 provided on both front and rear edges of the protruding portion. The panel P to be held between the flanges 315 is provided. Can be located.

  In the box body 1 described above, by mounting the panel P in a groove forming the panel holding portion 43, the upward openings 1M are formed before and after the panel P, respectively. The lid 2 is attached to the upward opening 1M.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 to 6 and 10, the lid 2 is detachably attached to the upward opening 1 </ b> M with its inner edge in contact with the surface of the panel P. It is rectangular. That is, the lid 2 has a flat plate shape and closes the upward opening 1M. The lid 2 is provided on the side edge of the lid main body 5 and locked on the end wall 42 of the box body 1. And an outer flange portion 7 provided on the outer edge of the lid body 5 and locked on the main wall portion 41 of the box body 1. The lid body 5 has a shape that can enter and be positioned in the upward opening 1M with the outer collar 6 and the outer flange 7 locked to the box body 1. The upper surface 5a of the lid body 5 is substantially horizontal, and the upper surface 5a is provided with a plurality of ribs 52 that are substantially parallel to the surface of the panel P. The ribs 52 and the outer flange 7 form a ridge projecting above the upper surface 5 a of the lid body 5. More specifically, the lid body 5 is a shallow square dish having a low upright wall portion 51 on the periphery, and the side flange portion 6 and the outer flange portion 7 are formed of the upright wall portion 51. It extends outward from the upper end.

  1 and 10, the multifunctional box B described above holds the panel P on the box main body 1 and is positioned at the front and rear of the panel P so that the box P is positioned in the upward opening 1M of the box main body 1. In a state where the lids 2 are respectively mounted, they are used by being placed on the top plate T1 of the table T.

  The table T has a square shape in plan view, and includes a top plate T1 having a wiring insertion window T11 having a square shape in plan view in the center, and a leg (not shown) for supporting the top plate T1 movably. The multi-function box B is mainly used by being placed on the wiring insertion window T11. A pair of wiring covers T12 and T13 are openably and closably disposed in the wiring insertion window T11. These wiring covers T12 and T13 are shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 10 in which the rotating ends T12a and T13a are arranged opposite to each other, and are open outward (not shown). It is detachably attached to the wiring insertion window T11 so as to selectively adopt such an inward opening mode. In the outward opening mode, in the closed state, a gap is formed between the wiring covers T12, T13 and the opening edge of the wiring insertion window T11 so as to form a substantially annular shape in a plan view. In the embodiment, the gaps T14 and T15 are formed so as to form a substantially H shape in plan view.

  With such a configuration, the panel P can be held in an upright state by inserting the panel P into a groove forming the panel holding portion 43, and the table T can be partitioned back and forth. Then, only by lifting the panel P alone or the panel P and the multi-function box B and moving them to another place, it is possible to easily cope with a layout change or other usage mode change. Moreover, wiring and other articles can be stored in the box body 1, and the inside of the box body 1 can be accessed from both sides of the panel P by detaching the lid 2 from the box body 1. The convenience of the user can be further improved.

  Specifically, wiring such as a power cable or a communication cable that has risen from the floor can be guided into the box body 1 of the multi-function box B through the gaps T14 and T15 of the wiring insertion window T11 and the through hole 311. An outlet, a connector, and the like can be housed in the box body 1. Then, the wiring cable connected to the outlet or the like can be led out onto the top plate T1 through the wiring insertion opening 41x formed between the upper cutout 41a and the lid 2. Further, the inside of the box body 1 may be communicated with the outside through a groove forming the panel holding portion 43, so that the multifunctional box B can be used in various modes.

  Further, since the upper surface 5a of the lid body 5 of the lid 2 of the multifunctional box B is substantially horizontal, various articles, for example, a writing instrument, can be placed on the lid 2. Further, since the lid 2 is provided with a ridge parallel to the surface of the panel P, that is, the rib 52 and the outer flange 7, the panel P is provided on the panel P using these ridges. It can also be used by leaning against it. Further, it is also possible to place a writing implement or the like between the ribs 52 so as not to roll.

  The box main body 1 includes a bottom wall 3 and a peripheral wall 4 arranged so as to surround the bottom wall 3. The peripheral wall 4 includes a pair of main wall portions 41 facing the surface of the panel P. A pair of end wall portions 42 disposed between the edges of the main wall portion 41, and the panel holding portion 43 is formed by a pair of grooves formed so as to divide the both end wall portions 42 at the center. With this configuration, the panel P can be stably held by the box body 1 in a state where the panel is positioned in the groove.

  In the embodiment described above, the case where the desktop panel is held in the multi-function box has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case. May be used. FIG. 11 shows a mode in which two superimposed whiteboards W are held in the multifunctional box B of the embodiment described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 (hereinafter, referred to as a first embodiment). ing. That is, the two whiteboards W have substantially the same thickness as the desktop panel P by being superposed on each other, and the users sitting on both sides of the table use the corresponding whiteboards W, respectively. be able to. In this case, the lid 2 can also function as a powder receiver or a platform for an eraser for whiteboard.

  Further, the shape of the box body may be arbitrarily set as long as the internal space is opened upward through the upward opening and a panel holding portion for holding the panel in the upright posture is provided.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the box main body includes a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall disposed so as to surround the bottom wall, and the panel holding unit is formed at a portion facing the peripheral wall. Although it is constituted by a pair of grooves, for example, a mode in which a plurality of peripheral walls are provided intermittently from a plurality of locations on the outer edge of the bottom wall in an upright state, and a portion between the peripheral walls is used as a panel holding portion, etc. Conceivable.

  Further, the bottom wall of the box body of the first embodiment is provided with reinforcing ribs on the lower surface of the bottom wall body to secure strength, and forms an underfloor space on the lower surface side of the bottom wall body. However, the form of the bottom wall is arbitrary. For example, the bottom wall main body may be formed only from a plate-shaped bottom wall main body, and the bottom wall main body may have a spherical shape in addition to a flat shape. However, as described above, when the reinforcing ribs are provided on the lower surface of the bottom wall main body, and the configuration in which the underfloor space is formed on the lower surface side of the bottom wall main body is adopted, the shape of the reinforcing ribs is devised, whereby the underfloor is formed. Wiring can be led out of the space to the outside of the multi-function box. As a specific measure, it is conceivable to provide a cutout at the lower end of the reinforcing rib so that the wiring can be inserted through the cutout within a range that does not affect the strength of the bottom wall.

  On the other hand, the peripheral wall of the box body of the first embodiment includes a pair of main wall portions facing the surface of the panel, and a pair of end wall portions disposed between edges of the main wall portions. However, the form of the peripheral wall is also arbitrary. For example, a peripheral wall or the like, which is entirely cylindrical, may be considered.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, the power cord and the communication cord started from the floor can be guided into the box main body of the multi-function box without impairing the appearance. , A through-hole for communicating the upper surface side and the lower surface side is provided, but such a through-hole is not necessarily required. Even if the through hole in the bottom wall is omitted, if a through hole is provided in the peripheral wall to allow communication between the inside and the outside of the box main body, the power cord or communication cord raised from the floor can be used for the box of the multifunctional box. It can be guided inside the body.

  In the first embodiment, as described above, a notch is provided at the upper edge of the box main body so that a wiring cable connected to an outlet or the like housed in the box main body is led out onto the top plate. Although the wiring insertion port is formed between the unit and the lid, a wiring cable connected to an outlet or the like housed in the box body may be led out to the top plate by another configuration. For example, a notch may be provided at an edge of the lid, and a wire insertion port may be formed between the notch of the lid and the box body.

  Furthermore, as long as the top surface of the lid is substantially horizontal, the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and an effect that an article can be placed on the lid in any aspect. Is obtained. On top of that, the configuration for allowing a mobile phone or a tablet terminal or the like to lean against the panel can also be used, other than the one adopted in the first embodiment in which the lid is provided with a ridge parallel to the surface of the panel. However, any configuration can be adopted. For example, a mode in which the entire top surface of the lid body is formed of a soft resin in order to prevent a mobile phone or a tablet terminal placed on the upper surface of the lid body from slipping can be considered.

  In addition, the configuration for preventing rattling of the panel to be held is also optional, other than the one employed in the first embodiment in which the holding ridge is provided on the end wall portion forming the groove. Can be adopted. For example, a mode in which the entire surface of the end wall portion is formed of a soft resin can be considered.

  And the multifunctional box of the present invention may be used with any furniture that has a top surface available. In other words, the multifunctional box of the present invention may be used by placing it on a part other than the upper surface of the top plate of the furniture with the top plate.

  In addition, various changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

B: Multifunctional box 1: Box body 1M: Upward opening 2: Lid 43: Panel holder

Claims (7)

A box body having an internal space opened upward through an upward opening, and a lid body covered in a substantially horizontal position in the upward opening of the box body, and the upper surface is used as a top plate surface. A multi-function box used by being placed on possible furniture,
The box body has a panel holding portion for holding the panel in an upright posture, and can store articles therein, and has an upward opening at the front and rear of the panel in a state where the panel is held by the panel holding portion. Each part is formed,
The lid is disposed at a position close to or in contact with the surface of the panel held by the panel holding portion, and each of the panels is covered with an upward opening before and after the panel ,
A multi-function box accessible from both sides of the panel to the inside of the box body.   The box main body includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall arranged so as to surround the bottom wall, and the panel holding portion is constituted by a pair of grooves formed at opposing portions of the peripheral wall. The multi-function box according to claim 1, wherein the box is provided.   The multifunctional box according to claim 2, wherein the peripheral wall includes a pair of main wall portions facing the surface of the panel, and a pair of end wall portions disposed between edges of the main wall portions. .   The multifunctional box according to claim 3, wherein the panel holding portion is configured by a pair of grooves formed so as to divide the both end wall portions at the center.   The multifunctional box according to claim 2, wherein the bottom wall is provided with a through-hole for communicating the upper surface side and the lower surface side. A box body having an internal space opened upwardly through an upward opening, and a lid body covered with the upward opening of the box body in a substantially horizontal posture,
The box body has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall arranged so as to surround the bottom wall, and stands up a panel constituted by a pair of grooves formed at opposing portions of the peripheral wall. It is provided with a panel holding portion for holding in a posture, and upward opening portions are respectively formed in front and back of the panel while holding the panel in the panel holding portion,
The multifunctional box, wherein the lid is disposed at a position close to or in contact with the surface of the panel held by the panel holding portion, and each of the front and rear upward openings of the panel is capped .
A multifunctional box, wherein the peripheral wall has a cutout at an upper edge thereof for forming a wiring hole between the lid and the lid.   7. The multifunctional box according to claim 1, wherein the lid has a ridge on an upper surface thereof which is substantially parallel to a surface of the panel.

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