JPH0510692U - Storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Purpose] To widen the storage space and facilitate opening and closing of the shutter door. [Structure] A case body 1, a shutter door 3 that is moved by being guided by guide rails 2 provided along both side edges of the case body, near an end of a rear central portion of the shutter door, and a rear side of the case body. It is characterized in that a pair of elastic members 7 are provided so as to be respectively stretched between the substantially central portions of both side edges.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a storage container suitable for use in furniture for storing bedding or audio equipment.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, when a storage container is opened and closed by a shutter door as furniture for storing bedding, audio equipment, etc., the shutter door is wound by a winding drum arranged in the upper front part of the case body.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the conventional storage container, there is a problem that the winding drum occupies a considerable space and the storage space in the case body becomes small.

Further, when the shutter door is closed, its own weight acts downward, so it is not so important, but when the shutter door is opened, it has to be opened against the own weight and requires a considerable force, which is heavy. There's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a storage container that has a wide storage space and can easily open and close the shutter door.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a case body, a shutter door that is moved by being guided by guide rails provided along both side edges of the case body, and a vicinity of an end portion of a rear central portion of the shutter door. And a pair of elastic members that are respectively laid between the case body and the substantially central portions of the rear side edges of the case body.

[0007]

[Action]

 With the above structure, the shutter door is guided and moved by the guide rails, so that the storage space of the case main body becomes large. Further, since the elastic member assists the opening / closing operation of the shutter door, the opening / closing operation of the shutter door can be performed easily.

[0008]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3, a guide rail 2 having a U-shaped cross section is attached to the case main body 1 along both side edges thereof, and a shutter door 3 is movably fitted in a groove portion of the guide rail 2 to form a case. It is attached to the main body 1.

Pulleys 4 are provided on both sides of the upper and lower front portions of the case body 1 to support a shutter door 3.

A pin 5 is attached near the end of the rear central part of the shutter door 3, and a pin 6 is also attached to each of the substantially central parts of the rear side edges of the case body 1 via a bracket. They are attached, and tension springs 7 as elastic members are respectively stretched between the pins 5 and 6.

In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes a rear partition plate stretched between the rear guide rails 2. The rear partition plate 8 allows the storage chamber, the operating portion of the tension spring 7 and the shutter door 3 to be separated. It separates from the rear moving part. Further, in the figure, 9 indicates a back plate.

In the storage container having such a structure, since the shutter door 3 is supported by the pulley 4 and moves along the guide rails 2 as the direction is changed, a winding drum as in the conventional case is not necessary. It is sufficient to provide only the guide rails 2 on both sides of the case main body 1 and the pulleys 4 on both sides of the upper front and rear parts of the case main body 1, and the storage space is greatly increased. The pulley 4 is not necessarily provided, and the shutter door 3 may be supported only by the guide rail 2.

Further, when the shutter door 3 is opened from the closed state, the pair of tension springs 7 are in the extended state, so that the rear end of the shutter door 3 is pulled downward and the shutter door 3 is pulled downward. The self-weight of the rear side of 3 gradually works downward, and the operation of opening the shutter door 3 on the front side is balanced in weight and can be performed easily.

When the shutter door 3 reaches approximately the midpoint, the weights of the shutter door 3 acting on the front side and the rear side downward are balanced, so that it is not necessary to apply any force. Both springs 7 have a substantially free length to maintain a weight-balanced state.

Further, when the shutter door 3 is to be pushed upward from a substantially middle point, the weight of the rear shutter door 3 acts downward and the tension spring 7 extends, so that the weight balance of the shutter door 3 is improved. It is possible to take a good operation, and the opening operation can be done easily with a soft touch throughout the operation.

Next, when the shutter door 3 is closed, the rear end side of the shutter door 3 is pulled upward and the weight of the front side of the shutter door 3 gradually works downward, so that the shutter door is closed. Is well balanced and easy to perform.

When the shutter door 3 on the front side reaches a substantially intermediate point or when it is completely closed, the same operation as the above-described opening operation is performed, and the weight is always balanced and the closing operation is performed through the entire operation. It can be done easily with touch.

Although the tension spring 7 is used as the elastic member in this embodiment, rubber or the like may be used. When the tension spring 7 is used, the ends attached to the pins 5 and 6 are easily worn, so it is preferable to attach it in a double winding position. Further, the pins 5 and 6 may be formed in a spool shape so as to prevent them from coming off or to rotate.

[0019]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the storage space can be widened and the opening / closing operation of the shutter door can be easily performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a central vertical sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the state where the back plate of FIG. 1 is removed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Case Main Body 2 Guide Rail 3 Shutter Door 4 Pulley 7 Extension Spring (Elastic Member) 8 Rear Partition Plate 9 Back Plate

Claims (1)

[Claims for utility model registration] [Claim 1] A case main body, a shutter door that is moved by being guided by guide rails provided along both side edges of the case main body, and an end portion of a rear central portion of the shutter door. A storage container, comprising: a pair of elastic members that are respectively laid between a vicinity and a substantially central portion of both side edges on the rear side of the case body.